KJV ORIGINAL
He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he ruled for sixteen years in Jerusalem.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that Jotham became king at age 25 and ruled Jerusalem for 16 years.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to King Jotham of Judah, who ruled from approximately 750-735 BC during a relatively stable period in Judah's history. Jotham was the son of King Uzziah (also called Azariah) and became king after his father was struck with leprosy for his prideful act of burning incense in the temple. His sixteen-year reign was considered righteous and prosperous, occurring during the time when the Assyrian empire was growing in power but before it seriously threatened Judah.
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