Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. New Living Translation He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. English Standard Version He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Berean Standard Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. King James Bible He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. New King James Version He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. New American Standard Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for sixteen years. NASB 1995 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. NASB 1977 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Legacy Standard Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Amplified Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. Christian Standard Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Holman Christian Standard Bible He was 25 years old when he became king and reigned 16 years in Jerusalem. American Standard Version He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Contemporary English Version After he had ruled Judah 16 years, he died at the age of 41. English Revised Version He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. GOD'S WORD® Translation He was 25 years old when he began to rule as king. He ruled for 16 years in Jerusalem. Good News Translation Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he ruled in Jerusalem for sixteen years. International Standard Version He started his reign at the age of 25 years and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. Majority Standard Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. NET Bible He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. New Heart English Bible He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Webster's Bible Translation He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. World English Bible He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe was a son of twenty-five years in his reigning, and he has reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem; Young's Literal Translation A son of twenty and five years was he in his reigning, and sixteen years he hath reigned in Jerusalem; Smith's Literal Translation The son of twenty and five years was he in his reigning, and sixteen years reigned he in Jerusalem. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Catholic Public Domain Version He was twenty-five years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. New American Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. New Revised Standard Version He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Peshitta omits this verse. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jotham Reigns in Judah…7As for the rest of the acts of Jotham, along with all his wars and his ways, they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah. 8He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. 9And Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Ahaz reigned in his place.… Cross References 2 Kings 15:33 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerusha daughter of Zadok. 2 Chronicles 26:1-3 All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah. / Uzziah was the one who rebuilt Eloth and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers. / Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother’s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem. 2 Chronicles 28:1 Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD. 2 Kings 15:1-7 In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Azariah son of Amaziah became king of Judah. / He was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother’s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done. ... 2 Kings 16:1-2 In the seventeenth year of Pekah son of Remaliah, Ahaz son of Jotham became king of Judah. / Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God. 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. 1 Kings 14:21 Meanwhile, Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. 1 Kings 15:1-2 In the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijam became king of Judah, / and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom. 2 Chronicles 12:13 Thus King Rehoboam established himself in Jerusalem and reigned. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. 2 Chronicles 13:1-2 In the eighteenth year of Jeroboam’s reign, Abijah became king of Judah, / and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Micaiah daughter of Uriel; she was from Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. 2 Chronicles 25:1 Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem. 2 Chronicles 24:1 Joash was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba. 2 Chronicles 22:2 Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. His mother’s name was Athaliah, the granddaughter of Omri. 2 Chronicles 21:5 Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. 2 Chronicles 20:31 So Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi. Treasury of Scripture He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Jump to Previous Five Jerusalem Reign Reigned Reigning Ruling Sixteen Twenty Twenty-FiveJump to Next Five Jerusalem Reign Reigned Reigning Ruling Sixteen Twenty Twenty-Five2 Chronicles 27 1. Jotham Reigns in JudahHe was twenty-five years old when he became king Jotham, the son of Uzziah, ascended to the throne of Judah at the age of twenty-five. This age suggests a level of maturity and readiness for leadership, as he would have been well-prepared by his father, who was a successful king until his later years. The age of twenty-five is significant in biblical terms, often associated with the beginning of service or leadership, as seen with the Levites who began their service at this age (Numbers 8:24). Jotham's ascension at this age indicates a transition from the co-regency with his father, who was struck with leprosy and thus unable to fulfill his duties fully (2 Chronicles 26:21). and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years Persons / Places / Events 1. JothamThe central figure in this verse, Jotham was the son of Uzziah and became king of Judah. His reign is noted for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to strengthen the kingdom. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, Jerusalem was the political and spiritual center of the kingdom. It was where Jotham reigned and carried out his duties as king. 3. Reign of Sixteen Years Jotham's reign lasted for sixteen years, a period during which he continued the work of his father, Uzziah, and maintained a commitment to God. Teaching Points Faithfulness in LeadershipJotham's reign is characterized by his faithfulness to God, despite the challenges he faced. This serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining integrity and devotion in positions of leadership. Building on a Legacy Jotham continued the work of his father, Uzziah, showing the value of building on the positive legacies of those who came before us while also learning from their mistakes. The Importance of Spiritual Foundations Jotham's reign occurred during a time when prophets like Isaiah were active, highlighting the need for strong spiritual foundations and guidance in governance and personal life. The Impact of a Godly Leader Jotham's commitment to God had a positive impact on the nation of Judah, demonstrating how godly leadership can influence a community or nation for good.(8) He was five and twenty years old.--A word for word repetition of 2Kings 15:33, omitting the last clause about the queen-mother. Perhaps in one of the chronicler's sources this notice occurred at the beginning, and in another at the end of the reign. This would account for its repetition here, after having been already stated in 2Chronicles 27:1.Verse 8. - This verse is identical with so much of per. 1 as has to do with same subject; that it is no mere careless repeated insertion, however, is evidenced by the name Jotham in that verse, in the place occupied by was in this verse.
Hebrew He wasהָיָ֣ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be twenty-five עֶשְׂרִ֧ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth years old בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son when he became king, בְמָלְכ֑וֹ (ḇə·mā·lə·ḵōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel and he reigned מָלַ֖ךְ (mā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel in Jerusalem בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel sixteen וְשֵׁשׁ־ (wə·šêš-) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) years. שָׁנָ֔ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year Links 2 Chronicles 27:8 NIV2 Chronicles 27:8 NLT 2 Chronicles 27:8 ESV 2 Chronicles 27:8 NASB 2 Chronicles 27:8 KJV 2 Chronicles 27:8 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 27:8 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 27:8 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 27:8 French Bible 2 Chronicles 27:8 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 27:8 He was five and twenty years old (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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