Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.
Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old, and he ruled for twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Abijah, and she was the daughter of Zechariah.
This verse introduces King Hezekiah, who became king at age 25 and ruled Judah for 29 years from Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
Hezekiah ruled the southern kingdom of Judah from approximately 715-686 BC during a time when the Assyrian Empire was a major threat. He inherited a kingdom that had fallen into spiritual decline under previous kings, particularly his father Ahaz who had promoted idol worship. The mention of his mother Abijah reflects the biblical tradition of recording the queen mother's lineage, as she often held significant influence in the royal court.
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