Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He 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 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. English Standard Version He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah. New American Standard Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned for twenty-nine years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah. NASB 1995 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah. NASB 1977 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah. Legacy Standard Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king; and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah. Amplified Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah. Christian Standard Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi daughter of Zechariah. Holman Christian Standard Bible He was 25 years old when he became king and reigned 29 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi daughter of Zechariah. American Standard Version Twenty and five years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah. Contemporary English Version Hezekiah was 25 years old when he became king, and he ruled 29 years from Jerusalem. His mother Abi was the daughter of Zechariah. English Revised Version Twenty and five years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah. GOD'S WORD® Translation Hezekiah was 25 years old when he began to rule, and he ruled for 29 years in Jerusalem. His mother was Abi, daughter of Zechariah. Good News Translation 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 He was 25 years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for 29 years. His mother was Zechariah's daughter Abi. NET Bible He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah. New Heart English Bible He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe 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. World English Bible He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionhe was a son of twenty-five years in his reigning, and he has reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother [is] Abi daughter of Zechariah. Young's Literal Translation a son of twenty and five years was he in his reigning, and twenty and nine years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother is Abi daughter of Zechariah. Smith's Literal Translation The son of twenty and five years, was he in his reigning; and twenty and, nine years reigned he in Jerusalem and his mothers name Abi, the daughter of Zachariah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe was five and twenty years old when he began to reign: and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Abi the daughter of Zacharias. Catholic Public Domain Version He was twenty-five years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah. New American Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi, daughter of Zechariah. New Revised Standard Version He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi daughter of Zechariah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Ahi, the daughter of Zechariah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He was a son of twenty and five years when he became king, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother was Aki, daughter of Zechariah. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Twenty and five years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah. Brenton Septuagint Translation Five and twenty years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Abu, daughter of Zacharias. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hezekiah Destroys Idolatry in Judah1In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah. 2He 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. 3And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.… 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. Isaiah 36:1 In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah. 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 Kings 21:1 Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. His mother’s name was Hephzibah. 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. 2 Chronicles 31:20-21 So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God. / He acted with all his heart in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered. 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, Matthew 1:1-17 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ... Luke 3:23-27 Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ... Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. Hebrews 11:32-34 And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. Treasury of Scripture 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. Twenty and five years old As Ahaz was A. 2 Chronicles 29:1 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. Abijah Jump to Previous Abijah Daughter Five Jerusalem Mother Mother's Nine Reign Reigned Reigning Ruling Twenty Twenty-Five Twenty-Nine Zachariah Zechariah Zechari'ahJump to Next Abijah Daughter Five Jerusalem Mother Mother's Nine Reign Reigned Reigning Ruling Twenty Twenty-Five Twenty-Nine Zachariah Zechariah Zechari'ah2 Kings 18 1. Hezekiah's good reign4. He destroys idolatry, and prospers 9. The inhabitants of Samaria are carried captive for their sins 13. Sennacherib invading Judah, is pacified by a tribute 17. Rabshakeh, by blasphemous persuasions, solicits the people to revolt He was twenty-five years old when he became king Hezekiah's ascension to the throne at the age of twenty-five marks a significant moment in the history of Judah. This age suggests a level of maturity and readiness for leadership, as he would have been well-prepared for the responsibilities of kingship. In the context of ancient Near Eastern monarchies, it was not uncommon for kings to begin their reigns in their twenties, often following the death or deposition of a predecessor. Hezekiah's father, Ahaz, had led Judah into idolatry, and Hezekiah's youth may have contributed to his zeal for reform and return to the worship of Yahweh. and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years His mother’s name was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah Persons / Places / Events 1. HezekiahHezekiah was the king of Judah who began his reign at the age of twenty-five. He is known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to reform the religious practices of Judah, turning the people back to the worship of Yahweh. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, where Hezekiah reigned. Jerusalem holds significant religious and historical importance as the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple. 3. Abi The mother of Hezekiah, also known as Abijah. Her name means "My father is Yahweh," indicating a heritage of faith. 4. Zechariah The father of Abi and grandfather of Hezekiah. While not much is detailed about him in this verse, his mention signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical account. 5. Reign of Hezekiah Hezekiah's reign lasted twenty-nine years, during which he implemented significant religious reforms and trusted in God during times of national crisis. Teaching Points Faithfulness in LeadershipHezekiah's reign exemplifies the importance of leading with integrity and faithfulness to God. Leaders today can learn from his example to prioritize spiritual values and reforms. Heritage and Influence The mention of Hezekiah's mother and grandfather underscores the impact of family heritage and upbringing. It encourages believers to consider the spiritual legacy they are building for future generations. Trust in God During Crisis Hezekiah's reliance on God during the Assyrian threat teaches the importance of trusting God in times of crisis, seeking His guidance and deliverance. The Role of Age in Leadership Hezekiah began his reign at a young age, demonstrating that God can use individuals of any age for His purposes. This encourages young believers to step into roles of responsibility with confidence in God's calling. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 18:2?2. How does Hezekiah's age at ascension reflect God's timing in leadership roles? 3. What lessons can we learn from Hezekiah's reign about trusting God's promises? 4. How does Hezekiah's reign connect to God's covenant with David in 2 Samuel 7? 5. In what ways can Hezekiah's example inspire us to pursue righteousness today? 6. How does Hezekiah's faithfulness challenge us to reform our personal spiritual practices? 7. How does 2 Kings 18:2 align with historical records of Hezekiah's reign? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 18:2? 9. How does Hezekiah's age at ascension impact the interpretation of 2 Kings 18:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 18? 11. Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event? 12. Zechariah 2:4 - How can the prophecy of a Jerusalem 'without walls' align with the city's continuous history of fortified walls? 13. Zechariah 14:2 - Where is the evidence of all nations jointly attacking Jerusalem in a single event, either historically or archeologically? 14. If 2 Kings 25:9 describes a total razing of Jerusalem, why is the archaeological record for such extensive destruction still debated? What Does 2 Kings 18:2 Mean He was twenty-five years old when he became king• The text states Hezekiah’s exact age, underscoring Scripture’s historical precision (cf. 2 Chronicles 29:1, which echoes the same detail). • Twenty-five, though young for a monarch, was not unprecedented—David was thirty when he began to reign (2 Samuel 5:4), and Josiah was only eight (2 Kings 22:1). God delights to raise up leaders at whatever age He chooses (1 Timothy 4:12). • Youthful leadership often brings fresh zeal. The very next verse says, “He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD” (2 Kings 18:3). Hezekiah’s reforms—destroying the bronze serpent, reopening the temple, and restoring Passover worship—began early in his reign (2 Chronicles 29–31). • Application: A tender heart toward God matters more than the birth date on a calendar. The Lord empowers the willing, not merely the seasoned (Jeremiah 1:6-8). and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years • The length of Hezekiah’s reign speaks of God’s sustaining grace. Many kings of Judah and Israel ruled only briefly because of disobedience (e.g., Zimri, seven days, 1 Kings 16:15). By contrast: – “The LORD was with him, and wherever he went he prospered” (2 Kings 18:7). – Even when Assyria invaded in Hezekiah’s fourteenth year (2 Kings 18:13), the Lord delivered Jerusalem in dramatic fashion (2 Kings 19:35-36). • Twenty-nine years allowed Hezekiah to implement long-term reforms, accumulate wealth (2 Chronicles 32:27-29), and leave a spiritual legacy picked up later by prophets like Isaiah (2 Kings 19:20). • His reign shows that faithfulness can result in stability (Proverbs 3:1-2) and that God values endurance as much as great beginnings (Hebrews 10:36). His mother’s name was Abi • Scripture rarely lists a king’s mother without purpose. Abi’s mention hints at her influence on Hezekiah’s faith. While Ahaz, Hezekiah’s father, “did not do what was right” (2 Kings 16:2), his mother may have nurtured a different spiritual climate at home. • God often works through godly mothers and grandmothers—note Lois and Eunice shaping Timothy (2 Timothy 1:5), or Jochebed protecting Moses (Exodus 2:1-3). • Practical takeaways: – A mother’s quiet faith can steer a child toward wholehearted devotion even in a corrupt environment (Proverbs 31:28-30). – Parental faithfulness passes on spiritual capital more valuable than any throne (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). the daughter of Zechariah • The additional lineage detail affirms historical reliability and points to generational faith. If, as many scholars suggest, this Zechariah was a godly seer who “instructed” King Uzziah (2 Chronicles 26:5), then Hezekiah inherited a heritage of prophetic guidance. • Scripture repeatedly ties blessing to generational righteousness: “He commands our fathers... so that their children would put their confidence in God” (Psalm 78:5-7). • Lineage also foreshadows the ultimate King, Jesus, whose genealogy is carefully preserved (Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38). Hezekiah appears in both lists, showing how each generation contributes to God’s redemptive plan. • Encouragement: even an obscure ancestor’s faithfulness can ripple forward into future deliverance, revival, or the unfolding of Messiah’s line. summary 2 Kings 18:2 gives more than bare statistics. Each phrase—Hezekiah’s youthful ascension, his long reign, the naming of his mother Abi, and the mention of Zechariah—highlights God’s sovereignty in selecting leaders, preserving them, and weaving family influence into national destiny. The verse invites us to value godly upbringing, trust God with our years, and believe that faithful choices today can echo through generations. (2) Abi.--This should probably be Abijah, as in Chronicles and a few MSS.Verse 2. - Twenty and five years old was he when he began to reign (on the difficulties connected with this statement, and the best mode of meeting them, see the comment upon 2 Kings 16:1); and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. So Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 10:3. § 1), and the author of Chronicles (2 Chronicles 29:1). He reigned fourteen years before his severe illness, and fifteen afterwards. His mother's name also was Abi. Abi, "my father," is scarcely a possible name. We must, therefore, correct Kings by Chronicles, and regard her true name as Abijah, which menus "Jehovah is my father" (compare "Abiel"). The daughter of Zachariah. Perhaps the Zechariah of Isaiah 8:2.Parallel Commentaries ... 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 עֶשְׂרִ֨ים (‘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, בְמָלְכ֔וֹ (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 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 Abi, אֲבִ֖י (’ă·ḇî) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 21: Abi -- 'my father', Hezekiah's mother the daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of Zechariah. זְכַרְיָֽה׃ (zə·ḵar·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2148: Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites Links 2 Kings 18:2 NIV2 Kings 18:2 NLT 2 Kings 18:2 ESV 2 Kings 18:2 NASB 2 Kings 18:2 KJV 2 Kings 18:2 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 18:2 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 18:2 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 18:2 French Bible 2 Kings 18:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 18:2 He was twenty-five years old when he (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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