Lexical Summary Yekolyah or Yekolyahu or Yekileyah: Jecoliah or Jecoliah of Jerusalem Original Word: יְכָלְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jecholiah, Jecoliah And Ykolyahuw {yek-ol-yaw'-hoo}; or (2 Chronicles 26:3) Ykiylyah {yek-ee-leh-yaw'}; from yakol and Yahh; Jah will enable; Jekoljah or Jekiljah, an Israelitess -- Jecholiah, Jecoliah. see HEBREW yakol see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yakol and Yah Definition "Yah has been able," mother of King Azariah NASB Translation Jechiliah (1), Jecoliah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְכָלְיָהוּ, יְכָלְיָה proper name, feminine (׳י hath been able; compare Sabean יכלאל Hal465) mother of king Azariah: יכליהו 2 Kings 15:2, ᵐ5 Χαλεια, ᵐ5L Ιεχελιὰ יכליה2Chronicles 26:3 (Qr; Kt יכיליה), ᵐ5 ξααια, A ᵐ5L Ιεχελια. יְכוֺנְיָה, יְכָנְיָח(וּׅ see יְהוֺיָכִין p. 220:b. Topical Lexicon Identity and Meaning The name Jecoliah declares that “Yahweh is able,” pointing to the sufficiency of the LORD in preserving the Davidic dynasty. Though only twice mentioned, her name quietly testifies to divine capability behind Israel’s royal history. Scriptural Occurrences 2 Kings 15:2 and 2 Chronicles 26:3 introduce Jecoliah as the mother of King Uzziah (also called Azariah). In identical wording the text records: “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”. Historical Setting Jecoliah lived in the middle of the eighth century BC, during Judah’s resurgence after the tumultuous reigns of Joash and Amaziah. Her son Uzziah reigned from approximately 792–740 BC, a time of political stability, military expansion, and economic prosperity for Judah. Contemporary prophets included Isaiah, Hosea, Amos, and Jonah, whose ministries intersected the latter part of Uzziah’s rule. Maternal Influence 1. Royal Formation – Uzziah ascended the throne at sixteen, an age that implies significant parental guidance. Jecoliah’s formative influence likely contributed to the early godliness noted in 2 Chronicles 26:4, “He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done.” Relation to Prophetic Ministry Isaiah began prophesying “in the days of Uzziah” (Isaiah 1:1). Uzziah’s early humility and later pride (resulting in leprosy) form the backdrop for Isaiah’s initial calls to repentance. Jecoliah’s era thus stands at the threshold of major prophetic revelation, bridging monarchic power and prophetic critique. Theological Significance 1. Preservation of the Davidic Line – Through Amaziah and Jecoliah, the promise to David continued unbroken, illustrating that God’s purposes often advance through overlooked individuals. Practical Applications • Parental stewardship: Jecoliah exemplifies the quiet yet critical role of parents in shaping future leaders. Forms and Transliterations יְכָלְיָ֖ה יְכָלְיָ֖הוּ יכליה יכליהו yə·ḵā·lə·yā·hū yə·ḵā·lə·yāh yechalYah yechalYahu yəḵāləyāh yəḵāləyāhūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 15:2 HEB: וְשֵׁ֣ם אִמּ֔וֹ יְכָלְיָ֖הוּ מִירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ NAS: name was Jecoliah of Jerusalem. KJV: name [was] Jecholiah of Jerusalem. INT: name and his mother's was Jecoliah of Jerusalem 2 Chronicles 26:3 2 Occurrences |
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