Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah.
Then all the people of Judah chose Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king to replace his father Amaziah.
The people of Judah crowned sixteen-year-old Uzziah as their new king after his father Amaziah.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Chronicles, this verse describes the succession of kings in the southern kingdom of Judah during the 8th century BC, following the death of King Amaziah, who had reigned for 29 years but faced rebellion and defeat. The people of Judah, adhering to the hereditary tradition of the Davidic line, chose Amaziah's sixteen-year-old son Uzziah as the next king, reflecting the common practice in ancient Near Eastern monarchies where young heirs were sometimes elevated with the help of advisors. This event underscores the political instability of the era, as Judah navigated threats from neighboring nations.
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