And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah: he was thirty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.
Jehoshaphat ruled over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he ruled for twenty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Azubah, and she was the daughter of Shilhi.
This verse gives us basic biographical information about King Jehoshaphat - his age when he became king, how long he ruled, and his mother's name.
📚 Historical Context
In the books of Chronicles, which were written to remind the exiled Jews of their history and God's faithfulness, 2 Chronicles 20:31 provides a brief summary of King Jehoshaphat's reign over Judah during a time of division between the northern and southern kingdoms. Jehoshaphat was a king who generally sought to follow God's commands and promote reforms, and this verse records factual details like his age at ascension, the length of his rule, and his family lineage to preserve the historical record. Such details were crucial for maintaining the identity and continuity of Judah's monarchy amid external threats and internal challenges.
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