Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah daughter of Zechariah. New Living Translation Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became the king of Judah, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. English Standard Version Hezekiah began to reign when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah the daughter of Zechariah. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah the daughter of Zechariah. New American Standard Bible Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old; and he reigned for twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. NASB 1995 Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old; and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. NASB 1977 Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old; and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. Legacy Standard Bible Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old; and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. Amplified Bible Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah the daughter of Zechariah. Christian Standard Bible Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah daughter of Zechariah. Holman Christian Standard Bible Hezekiah was 25 years old when he became king and reigned 29 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah daughter of Zechariah. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Hezekiah was 25 years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled 29 years from Jerusalem. His mother was Abijah daughter of Zechariah. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Hezekiah began to rule as king when he was 25 years old. He ruled for 29 years in Jerusalem. His mother was Abijah, daughter of Zechariah. Good News Translation Hezekiah became king of Judah at the age of twenty-five, and he ruled in Jerusalem for twenty-nine years. His mother was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. International Standard Version Hezekiah began his reign at the age of 25. He reigned for 29 years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Abijah, Zechariah's daughter. NET Bible Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. New Heart English Bible Hezekiah began to reign when he was twenty-five years old; and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHezekiah 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. World English Bible Hezekiah began to reign when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHezekiah [was] a son of twenty-five years [when] he has reigned, and he has reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother [is] Abijah daughter of Zechariah; Young's Literal Translation Hezekiah hath reigned -- a son of twenty and five years, and twenty and nine years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother is Abijah daughter of Zechariah; Smith's Literal Translation And Hezekiah reigned the son of twenty and five years, and twenty and nine years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name Abiah, daughter of Zechariah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow Ezechias began to reign, when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Abia, the daughter of Zacharias. Catholic Public Domain Version And so Hezekiah began to reign when he was twenty-five years old. And he reigned for twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. New American Bible Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah, daughter of Zechariah. New Revised Standard Version Hezekiah began to reign when he was twenty-five years old; he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah daughter of Zechariah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHEZEKIAH began to reign when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Ani, the daughter of Zechariah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Hezekiah was a son of twenty and five years when he ascended into the kingdom, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother: Ani, daughter of Zechariah. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Hezekiah 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Ezekias began to reign at the age of twenty-five years, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Abia, daughter of Zacharias. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hezekiah Cleanses the Temple1Hezekiah 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. 2And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.… Cross References 2 Kings 18:1-3 In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah. / 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. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. 2 Chronicles 28:27 And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of Jerusalem, but he was not placed in the tombs of the kings of Israel. And his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 30:1 Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. 2 Chronicles 31:1 When all this had ended, the Israelites in attendance went out to the cities of Judah and broke up the sacred pillars, chopped down the Asherah poles, and tore down the high places and altars throughout Judah and Benjamin, as well as in Ephraim and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the Israelites returned to their cities, each to his own property. 2 Chronicles 32:32-33 As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah and his deeds of loving devotion, they are indeed written in the vision of the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel. / And Hezekiah rested with his fathers and was buried in the upper tombs of David’s descendants. All Judah and the people of Jerusalem paid him honor at his death. And his son Manasseh reigned in his place. Isaiah 1:1 This is the vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Hosea 1:1 This is the word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and of Jeroboam son of Jehoash, king of Israel. Micah 1:1 This is the word of the LORD that came to Micah the Moreshite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah—what he saw regarding Samaria and Jerusalem: Matthew 1:9-10 Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah. / Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah, 2 Kings 16:20 And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David, and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. 2 Kings 20:21 And Hezekiah rested with his fathers, and his son Manasseh reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 26:23 And Uzziah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in a field of burial that belonged to the kings, for the people said, “He was a leper.” And his son Jotham reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 27:9 And Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Ahaz reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 30:26 So there was great rejoicing in Jerusalem, for nothing like this had happened there since the days of Solomon son of David king of Israel. 2 Chronicles 32:1 After all these acts of faithfulness, Sennacherib king of Assyria came and invaded Judah. He laid siege to the fortified cities, intending to conquer them for himself. Treasury of Scripture 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. A. 2 Kings 18:1-3 Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, that Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah began to reign… 1 Chronicles 3:13 Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son, Isaiah 1:1 The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Ezekias 2 Chronicles 26:5 And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper. Isaiah 8:2 And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah. Jump to Previous Abijah Abi'jah Daughter Five Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Jerusalem Mother Mother's Nine Reign Reigned Twenty Twenty-Five Twenty-Nine Zechariah Zechari'ahJump to Next Abijah Abi'jah Daughter Five Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Jerusalem Mother Mother's Nine Reign Reigned Twenty Twenty-Five Twenty-Nine Zechariah Zechari'ah2 Chronicles 29 1. Hezekiah's good reign.3. He restores religion 5. He exhorts the Levites 12. They sanctify themselves, and cleanse the house of God 20. Hezekiah offers solemn sacrifices, 24. wherein the Levites are more forward than the priests Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king Hezekiah's ascension to the throne at the age of twenty-five marks a significant turning point in the history of Judah. His youth suggests a period of potential reform and renewal, contrasting with the reign of his father, Ahaz, who led the nation into idolatry. Hezekiah's age indicates a readiness to embrace change and implement religious reforms. His reign is often seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's own role as a reformer and restorer of true worship. and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah Persons / Places / Events 1. HezekiahHezekiah was the king of Judah who initiated significant religious reforms. He is known for his faithfulness to God and efforts to restore proper worship in the temple. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, where Hezekiah reigned. It was the spiritual and political center of the kingdom. 3. Abijah Hezekiah's mother, whose name means "My Father is Yahweh." Her lineage is noted, indicating the importance of her heritage. 4. Zechariah The grandfather of Hezekiah, possibly a priest or a prophet, indicating a lineage of faithfulness to God. 5. Reign of Hezekiah A period marked by religious reform and a return to the worship of Yahweh, contrasting with the idolatry of previous kings. Teaching Points Faithful LeadershipHezekiah's reign exemplifies the impact of godly leadership. Leaders today should strive to lead with integrity and faithfulness to God's principles. Heritage of Faith The mention of Hezekiah's mother and grandfather underscores the importance of a spiritual heritage. Parents and grandparents play a crucial role in passing down faith to future generations. Age and Responsibility Hezekiah became king at a young age, showing that God can use individuals regardless of their age. Young believers should be encouraged to take on responsibilities and serve God wholeheartedly. Reform and Renewal Hezekiah's reforms remind us of the need for continual renewal in our spiritual lives. We should regularly evaluate and realign our practices with God's Word. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 29:1?2. How does Hezekiah's age at reign reflect God's plan for leadership? 3. What lessons can we learn from Hezekiah's reign about godly leadership? 4. How does Hezekiah's reign connect to God's covenant with David? 5. In what ways can we prioritize God's will in our leadership roles? 6. How can Hezekiah's example inspire us to lead with faithfulness today? 7. How does Hezekiah's reign in 2 Chronicles 29:1 reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? 8. What historical evidence supports Hezekiah's age and reign as described in 2 Chronicles 29:1? 9. How does Hezekiah's leadership in 2 Chronicles 29:1 challenge modern views on governance and faith? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 29? 11. In 2 Chronicles 30:6, how could King Hezekiah send invitations throughout the northern kingdom if they had already been exiled according to 2 Kings 17? 12. Are there any archaeological findings that support or contradict the large-scale Passover celebration described in 2 Chronicles 30? 13. In 2 Chronicles 31:4, why is there no historical or extra-biblical record supporting Hezekiah’s decree that provided consistent resources to priests and Levites? 14. What is the purpose of Chronicles? What Does 2 Chronicles 29:1 Mean Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king“Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king…” • The text records a literal age, underscoring God’s precise timing for leadership (cf. 2 Kings 18:1–3). • Twenty-five places Hezekiah between youthful energy and seasoned maturity—old enough to command respect, young enough to bring fresh resolve. • Earlier Judah had seen child-kings like Joash at seven (2 Chronicles 24:1); God is not bound by age yet values preparation. • His accession follows the dark reign of his father Ahaz (2 Chronicles 28:19–27); the contrast invites reflection on God’s ability to raise faithful leaders out of unfaithful homes. • Paul’s encouragement to Timothy, “Let no one despise your youth” (1 Timothy 4:12), echoes here: God equips those He calls, regardless of age. and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years “…and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years.” • A span approaching three decades provided Hezekiah room to implement far-reaching reforms (2 Chronicles 29–31). • Length of reign is often a barometer in Kings and Chronicles; righteous kings generally enjoy stability (cf. Asa’s 41 years, 2 Chronicles 16:13). • During these twenty-nine years God defended Jerusalem from Assyria (2 Chronicles 32:20–22) and granted a miraculous fifteen-year life extension (2 Kings 20:1–6)—events possible only within an extended reign. • The phrase “in Jerusalem” centers God’s covenant city; Hezekiah’s faithfulness safeguards the place where God chose His Name (2 Chronicles 6:6). • Consistency over time matters; the king “worked wholeheartedly, and so he prospered” (2 Chronicles 31:21). His mother’s name was Abijah “His mother’s name was Abijah…” • Chronicles regularly lists a king’s mother, signaling her formative influence (cf. 1 Kings 15:9–10). • Abijah means “Yahweh is my Father,” hinting at devotion despite Ahaz’s idolatry. • A godly mother can mark a turning point for a generation, as seen with Timothy’s mother and grandmother (2 Timothy 1:5). • By naming Abijah, Scripture invites us to appreciate unseen faithfulness that shapes public leadership—what Hezekiah would later model in national reform. the daughter of Zechariah “…the daughter of Zechariah.” • Lineage matters: Zechariah may be the visionary counselor who guided Uzziah (2 Chronicles 26:5), illustrating how spiritual heritage flows through family lines. • Mentioning Zechariah anchors Abijah—and thus Hezekiah—in a godly pedigree, contrasting starkly with Ahaz. • A faithful grandfather’s legacy can bypass one generation’s failure and reappear in the next, reminding us that “the righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him” (Proverbs 20:7). • The brief note teaches that God traces and honors every righteous influence in a covenant family. summary 2 Chronicles 29:1 compresses volumes into one sentence: a young but prepared king, a lengthy and fruitful reign, a mother whose very name professes loyalty to Yahweh, and a grandfather whose faith likely shaped them both. Together these details affirm God’s sovereignty over timing, tenure, and lineage—and highlight how personal faithfulness in one generation can ignite national revival in the next. XXIX.HEZEKIAH (chaps, 29-32.; 2 Kings 18-20); Chap. 29. LENGTH AND SPIRIT OF THE REIGN. THE SOLEMN PURGATION AND HALLOWING OF THE TEMPLE. (1) Hezekiah.--Heb., Y?hizqiy?hu, as if "Strong is Iahu." 2 Kings writes Hizkiy?h, "My strength is Iah;" Isaiah 27, sqq., Hizkiy?hu. The annals of Sennacherib present the form Hazakiyahu. Abijan.--2 Kings has the shortened form Abi. (This verse closely corresponds with 2Kings 18:2.) Verse 1. - Hezekiah. The Ezekias (as by margin) of Matthew 1:9. Five and twenty years old. We have been told (2 Chronicles 28:1) that Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years. So that, if these numbers be correct, and the numbers of our verse correct, Hezekiah must have been born when his father was only eleven years old. Of which all that can be said is, with Keil, that such a thing was not impossible and not unknown. It is far more probable, however, that one of the determining figures is wrong, but we have nothing to guide us to say which. Abijah. The parallel spells this name "Abi," omitting the final he, and dagesh in yod. Zechariah. This may, perhaps, have been the Zechariah whose name accompanies the mention of the name of "Uriah the priest" in Isaiah 8:2, where we may be surprised to find Uriah called a "faithful witness," when we remember his associations with Ahaz, as told in our foregoing chapter. Some refer our Zechariah, however, to him of 2 Chronicles 26:5.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Hezekiahיְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ (yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites [was] twenty-five עֶשְׂרִ֤ים (‘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, מָלַ֗ךְ (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 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 בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel twenty-nine וְעֶשְׂרִ֤ים (wə·‘eś·rîm) Conjunctive waw | Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth years. שָׁנָ֔ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year His mother’s אִמּ֔וֹ (’im·mōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) name וְשֵׁ֣ם (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name was Abijah, אֲבִיָּ֖ה (’ă·ḇî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 29: Abijah -- 'Yah is my father', an Israelite name the daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of Zechariah. זְכַרְיָֽהוּ׃ (zə·ḵar·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2148: Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites Links 2 Chronicles 29:1 NIV2 Chronicles 29:1 NLT 2 Chronicles 29:1 ESV 2 Chronicles 29:1 NASB 2 Chronicles 29:1 KJV 2 Chronicles 29:1 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 29:1 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 29:1 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 29:1 French Bible 2 Chronicles 29:1 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 29:1 Hezekiah began to reign when he was (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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