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.
Hezekiah {H3169} began to reign {H4427} when he was five {H2568} and twenty {H6242} years {H8141} old {H1121}, and he reigned {H4427} nine {H8672} and twenty {H6242} years {H8141} in Jerusalem {H3389}. And his mother's {H517} name {H8034} was Abijah {H29}, the daughter {H1323} of Zechariah {H2148}.
Hizkiyahu was twenty-five years old when he began his reign, and he ruled for twenty-nine years in Yerushalayim. His mother's name was Aviyah the daughter of Z'kharyah.
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.
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.
Cross-References
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2 Kings 18:1
¶ 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. -
2 Kings 18:3
And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father did. -
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. -
1 Chronicles 3:13
Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son, -
Isaiah 8:2
And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah. -
Hosea 1:1
¶ The word of the LORD that came unto Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, [and] Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. -
Matthew 1:9
And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;
Commentary
2 Chronicles 29:1 introduces King Hezekiah, one of Judah's most significant and righteous monarchs. This verse marks a pivotal moment in the history of the southern kingdom, signaling a dramatic shift from the apostasy of his father, King Ahaz.
Context of Hezekiah's Reign
Hezekiah ascended the throne of Judah at the age of 25, ruling for 29 years from Jerusalem. His reign followed that of his father, King Ahaz, who had led the nation into deep idolatry and spiritual decline, even closing the doors of the temple (2 Chronicles 28:24). The mention of his mother, Abijah (also known as Abi in 2 Kings 18:2), daughter of Zechariah, is a common feature in biblical genealogies, establishing his lineage and legitimacy within the royal house of David.
Key Themes and Significance
Practical Application
The introduction of Hezekiah reminds us that even in times of widespread moral or spiritual decline, positive change is possible through dedicated leadership and a commitment to God's ways. His story encourages believers to be agents of reform and renewal in their own spheres of influence, regardless of the challenges inherited from the past. It underscores the profound impact one righteous individual can have on a community or nation, initiating a spiritual awakening and leading others back to God.
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