KJV ORIGINAL
Sixteen years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned two and fifty years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Jecholiah of Jerusalem.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He was sixteen years old when he became king, and he ruled for fifty-two years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Jecholiah, and she was from Jerusalem.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that King Azariah (also called Uzziah) became king as a teenager and had an exceptionally long reign of 52 years.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to King Azariah (also known as Uzziah) of Judah, who ruled from approximately 792-740 BC during a time of relative prosperity for the kingdom. His long reign of 52 years made him one of the longest-ruling kings in Judah's history. The mention of his mother follows the pattern in Kings of noting the queen mother, who often held significant influence in the royal court.
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