Five and twenty years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Jerusha, the daughter of Zadok.
He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he ruled in Jerusalem for sixteen years. His mother's name was Jerusha, and she was Zadok's daughter.
This verse records basic facts about King Jotham of Judah - his age when he became king, how long he ruled, and his mother's name.
📚 Historical Context
In the divided kingdom era of ancient Israel, the book of 2 Kings chronicles the reigns of various kings to demonstrate God's sovereignty and the outcomes of obedience or disobedience to His laws. Jotham, the son of King Uzziah, ascended to the throne of Judah at age 25 and ruled for 16 years during a period of external threats from the Assyrian empire. The inclusion of his mother's name, Jerusha, reflects the biblical emphasis on lineage and family heritage in evaluating a leader's legacy.
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