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.
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.
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 verse is from the historical books of the Bible, specifically 2 Kings, which chronicles the reigns of kings in the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah after Solomon's death. Azariah, also known as Uzziah, ascended to the throne of Judah at a young age of sixteen and ruled for an impressive fifty-two years, a period marked by both successes and challenges from surrounding nations. The inclusion of his mother's name, Jecholiah, was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern records to affirm royal lineage and legitimacy.
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