Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.
Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he ruled for twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Jehoaddan, and she was from Jerusalem.
This verse introduces King Amaziah of Judah, telling us he became king at age 25 and ruled for 29 years, with his mother being a woman named Jehoaddan from Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
2 Chronicles is part of the historical books of the Old Testament, which record the reigns of kings in ancient Israel and Judah after the kingdom divided. Amaziah was a king of Judah who succeeded his father Joash, and this verse provides basic details about his age at ascension, length of reign, and family background to establish his legitimacy in a society where lineage was vital. Such records helped maintain the historical and theological narrative of God's ongoing covenant with His people.
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