Bible Strands
2 Kings 18:2
He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The biblical author records Hezekiah’s accession to the throne of Judah at a specific chronological marker following the reign of Hoshea over Israel.
The words — The text uses עֶשְׂרִים ('esrim) for twenty and וָ/תֵ֙שַׁע֙ (va./tesha') for nine to establish Hezekiah’s age at coronation and the total duration of his rule.
The thread — This accession formula parallels the royal chronology recorded in 2 Chronicles 29:1.
Why it lands — The verse demands recognition of Hezekiah’s established lineage and reign length before the narrative evaluates his moral conduct in the following line.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Twenty and five years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also was Abi, the daughter of Zachariah.
Cross-references
- 2 Chronicles 29:1 Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.