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2 Chronicles 29:1

2 Chronicles 29:1 in Multiple Translations

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.

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 became king when he was twenty-five years old; and he was king in Jerusalem for twenty-nine years; and his mother's name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.

Hezekiah was twenty-five when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for twenty-nine years. His mother's name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.

Hezekiah began to reigne, when he was fiue and twentie yeere olde, and reigned nine and twentie yeres in Ierusalem: and his mothers name was Abiiah the daughter of Zechariah.

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;

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.

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.

Now 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.

Hezekiah was 25 years old when he became the king of Judah. He ruled from Jerusalem for 29 years. His mother was Abijah, the daughter of a man whose name was Zechariah.

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2 Chronicles 29:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB יְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ מָלַ֗ךְ בֶּן עֶשְׂרִ֤ים וְ/חָמֵשׁ֙ שָׁנָ֔ה וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֤ים וָ/תֵ֨שַׁע֙ שָׁנָ֔ה מָלַ֖ךְ בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם וְ/שֵׁ֣ם אִמּ֔/וֹ אֲבִיָּ֖ה בַּת זְכַרְיָֽהוּ
יְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ Chizqîyâh H2396 Hezekiah N-proper
מָלַ֗ךְ mâlak H4427 to reign V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms
עֶשְׂרִ֤ים ʻesrîym H6242 twenty Adj
וְ/חָמֵשׁ֙ châmêsh H2568 five Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֔ה shâneh H8141 year N-fs
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֤ים ʻesrîym H6242 twenty Conj | Adj
וָ/תֵ֨שַׁע֙ têshaʻ H8672 nine Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֔ה shâneh H8141 year N-fs
מָלַ֖ךְ mâlak H4427 to reign V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 Jerusalem Prep | N-proper
וְ/שֵׁ֣ם shêm H8034 name Conj | N-ms
אִמּ֔/וֹ ʼêm H517 mother N-fs | Suff
אֲבִיָּ֖ה ʼĂbîyâh H29 Abijah N-proper
בַּת bath H1323 Bath (Shua) N-fs
זְכַרְיָֽהוּ Zᵉkaryâh H2148 Zechariah N-proper
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יְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ Chizqîyâh H2396 "Hezekiah" N-proper
Hezekiah was a king of Judah who served Jehovah and removed idolatrous practices. He was the son of Ahaz and Abijah, and a great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet. His name means Jehovah is my strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Zep.1.1; father of: Amariah (H0568O) § Hezekiah or Hizkiah or Hizkijah = "Jehovah is my strength" 1) 12th king of Judah, son of Ahaz and Abijah; a good king in that he served Jehovah and did away with idolatrous practices 2) great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet 3) son of Neariah, a descendant of David 4) head of a family of returning exiles in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: Hezekiah, Hizkiah, Hizkijah. Compare H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה). See also: 2 Kings 16:20; 2 Chronicles 31:20; Proverbs 25:1.
מָלַ֗ךְ mâlak H4427 "to reign" V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עֶשְׂרִ֤ים ʻesrîym H6242 "twenty" Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וְ/חָמֵשׁ֙ châmêsh H2568 "five" Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
שָׁנָ֔ה shâneh H8141 "year" N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֤ים ʻesrîym H6242 "twenty" Conj | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וָ/תֵ֨שַׁע֙ têshaʻ H8672 "nine" Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number nine, used for counting or describing quantities. It can also mean ninth when describing order or sequence.
Definition: 1) nine, nonad 1a) nine (as cardinal number) 1b) ninth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th). See also: Genesis 5:5; Judges 4:13; Jeremiah 39:2.
שָׁנָ֔ה shâneh H8141 "year" N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
מָלַ֖ךְ mâlak H4427 "to reign" V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 "Jerusalem" Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
וְ/שֵׁ֣ם shêm H8034 "name" Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אִמּ֔/וֹ ʼêm H517 "mother" N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'mother' is used in the Bible to describe a female parent or a maternal figure. It can also refer to the source or origin of something, such as a river or a family. In some cases, it is used figuratively to describe a person's relationship to others.
Definition: 1) mother 1a) of humans 1b) of Deborah's relationship to the people (fig.) 1c) of animals 2) point of departure or division
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: dam, mother, [idiom] parting. See also: Genesis 2:24; 2 Kings 4:19; Psalms 22:10.
אֲבִיָּ֖ה ʼĂbîyâh H29 "Abijah" N-proper
Abijah was the name of several people in the Bible, including a king of Judah and a son of Samuel. The name Abijah means 'Jehovah is my father', showing devotion to God. It is mentioned in books like 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.18.2; daughter of: Zechariah (H2148C); married to Ahaz (H0271); mother of: Hezekiah (H2396); also called Abijah at 2Ch.29.1; Another name of a.vi (אֲבִי "Abi" H0021) § Abia or Abiah or Abijah = "Jehovah is (my) father" 1) king of Judah, son and successor of Rehoboam 2) second son of Samuel 3) son of Jeroboam the first, king of Israel 4) son of Becher, a Benjamite 5) head of a priestly house (one of the 24 Levite groups) 6) head of a priestly house (after the exile) 7) wife of Hezron 8) mother of Hezekiah (cf H021)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: Abiah, Abijah. See also: 1 Samuel 8:2; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Nehemiah 12:17.
בַּת bath H1323 "Bath (Shua)" N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
זְכַרְיָֽהוּ Zᵉkaryâh H2148 "Zechariah" N-proper
Zechariah means Jehovah remembers, a name given to 29 Israelites, including a prophet and priest who lived during the Exile and Return, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:35 and Zechariah 1:1.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.35; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Nethanel (H5417P), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Zechariah = "Jehovah remembers" 11th in order of the minor prophets; a priest, son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, who, along with Haggai, directed the rebuilding of the temple in the days of Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zachariah, Zechariah. See also: 2 Kings 14:29; 2 Chronicles 29:1; Isaiah 8:2.

Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 29:1

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Context — Hezekiah Cleanses the Temple

1Hezekiah 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. 3In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the house of the LORD.

Cross References

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1 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 1 Chronicles 3:13 Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,
3 2 Chronicles 26:5 He sought God throughout the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. And as long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success.
4 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,
5 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.
6 Isaiah 8:2 And I will appoint for Myself trustworthy witnesses—Uriah the priest and Zechariah son of Jeberekiah.”
7 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:
8 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.

2 Chronicles 29:1 Summary

This verse tells us about Hezekiah, a king who was twenty-five years old when he started ruling Jerusalem, and he ruled for twenty-nine years. His mom's name was Abijah, and she was the daughter of Zechariah. This information helps us understand Hezekiah's background and how it might have influenced his decisions as king, similar to how Solomon was influenced by his father David (1 Kings 3:3). It also reminds us that our family and upbringing can shape who we become, just like it did for Hezekiah and other biblical figures (Proverbs 22:6).

Frequently Asked Questions

What can we learn about Hezekiah's background from this verse?

From 2 Chronicles 29:1, we learn that Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king and that his mother's name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah, indicating a possible spiritual heritage (similar to 2 Timothy 1:5).

How long did Hezekiah reign as king?

According to 2 Chronicles 29:1, Hezekiah reigned in Jerusalem for twenty-nine years, a significant period of time for a king in the Old Testament (comparable to 1 Kings 14:21).

What is the significance of mentioning Hezekiah's mother's name?

Mentioning Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah, as Hezekiah's mother may highlight her influence on his life and reign, similar to how Bathsheba influenced Solomon (1 Kings 1:11-31).

How does Hezekiah's age at the start of his reign compare to other kings?

Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, which is relatively young compared to other kings in the Bible, such as Solomon who was also young when he became king (1 Kings 3:7, 2 Chronicles 1:1).

Reflection Questions

  1. What role do you think Hezekiah's family background played in shaping his faith and decisions as king?
  2. In what ways can we apply the principle of honoring our spiritual heritage, as possibly seen in Hezekiah's life, to our own lives today?
  3. How does knowing the length of a king's reign help us understand the historical context of the events that occurred during that time?
  4. What can we learn from the fact that the Bible records specific details about Hezekiah's life, such as his age and his mother's name?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 29:1

Ver. 1,2. Hezekiah began to reign,.... Of these two verses, [See comments on 2 Kings 18:2], [See comments on 2 Kings 18:3].

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:1

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.Ver. 1. Hezekiah began to reign.] See 2 Kings 18:1-2. And his mother’ s name was Abijah.] He was the better man for the good instructions of his mother, though she could do no good on her husband Ahaz; such was his pertinacy, not moved at all by her piety.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:1

XXIX. (chaps, 29-32.; 2 Kings 18-20); Chap. 29. LENGTH AND SPIRIT OF THE REIGN. THE SOLEMN AND OF THE TEMPLE.(1) Hezekiah.—Heb., Yĕ ?hizqξyβhu, as if “Strong is Iahu.” 2 Kings writes Hizkξyβh, “My strength is Iah;” Isaiah 27, sqq., Hizkξyβhu. The annals of Sennacherib present the form Hazakiyahu.Abijan.—2 Kings has the shortened form Abi. (This verse closely corresponds with 2 Kings 18:2.)

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:1

CHAPTER XXIX Hezekiah's good reign, 1, 2. He opens and repairs the doors of the temple, 3. He assembles and exhorts the priests and Levites, and proposes to renew the covenant with the Lord, 4-11. They all sanctify themselves and cleanse the temple, 12-17. They inform the king of their progress, 18, 19. He collects the rulers of the people: and they offer abundance of sin-offerings, and burnt-offerings, and worship the Lord, 20-30. Every part of the Divine service is arranged, and Hezekiah and all the people rejoice, 31-36. NOTES ON CHAP. XXIX

Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 29:1

Ch. 2 Chronicles 29:1-2 (= 2 Kings 18:1-3). The Reign of Hezekiah 1. Hezekiah] Heb. “Yehizkiah” (so usually in the Heb. text of Chron.). The form “Hezekiah” (Heb. “Hizkiah”) has been introduced from Kings. Abijah] In 2 Kin. “Abi” which is probably only a shortened form of the name.

Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 29:1

The treatment of Hezekiah’s reign by the author of Chronicles is in marked contrast with that followed in the Book of Kings.

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David Davis A Royal Priesthood by David Davis This sermon emphasizes the call to be a royal priesthood, drawing from the story of Hezekiah's revival in 2 Chronicles and the concept of worship as central to experiencing revival
David Ravenhill Cleansing the Temple by David Ravenhill David Ravenhill emphasizes the need for spiritual cleansing in the church, drawing parallels from King Hezekiah's restoration of the temple. Hezekiah prioritized opening the doors
David Ravenhill The Beginning of Revival by David Ravenhill David Ravenhill emphasizes the importance of prioritizing a relationship with God, drawing from the story of King Hezekiah, who initiated a revival by restoring the house of God af
William Carrol The Zeal of the Lord by William Carrol In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not getting caught up in worldly trends and fads, as they will lead to being left behind. He speaks about how God will eve
Chuck Smith (Through the Bible) 2 Chronicles 28-36 by Chuck Smith In this sermon, the speaker tells the story of Balaam and his donkey from the Bible. Balaam is tempted by the king's offer of wealth and power, but his donkey keeps veering off the
Harry Ironside Uzziah, King of Judah, or the Danger of Success by Harry Ironside Harry Ironside delivers a powerful sermon on King Uzziah of Judah, illustrating the peril of success and pride. Uzziah began his reign by seeking the Lord and prospered greatly, bu

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