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.

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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.

Berean Literal Bible
Hezekiah became king, a son of twenty-five years, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. And the name of his mother was Abijah 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.

Berean Annotated Bible
Hezekiah (YHWH is my strength) was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem (city of peace) twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah (Abi), the daughter of Zechariah (YHWH remembers).

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 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.

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 Version
Hezekiah [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;

Berean Literal Bible
Hezekiah became king, a son of twenty-five years, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. And the name of his mother was 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 Bible
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.

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 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 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 1917
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.

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.

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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.…
Cross References
Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king,

2 Kings 18:2
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.

2 Kings 14:2
He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 25:1
Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem.
and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years.

2 Kings 22:1
Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath.

2 Kings 15:2
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.

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.
His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.

2 Kings 15:33
He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerusha daughter of Zadok.

2 Chronicles 27:1
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerushah daughter of Zadok.

1 Kings 15:2
and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom.
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.


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.

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2 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










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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
The duration of Hezekiah's reign, twenty-nine years, is significant in the biblical narrative. It was a period marked by religious revival and political challenges. Jerusalem, the city of David, serves as the central location for Hezekiah's reforms, including the restoration of the temple and the reestablishment of proper worship practices. His reign is characterized by a return to the covenantal faithfulness that God desired from His people, echoing the themes of restoration and redemption found throughout Scripture.

His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah
The mention of Hezekiah's mother, Abijah, and her father, Zechariah, provides insight into the royal lineage and the influence of maternal figures in the biblical narrative. Abijah's name, meaning "Yahweh is my father," suggests a heritage of faith that may have influenced Hezekiah's own religious convictions. Zechariah, possibly a priest or prophet, indicates a connection to spiritual leadership, reinforcing the idea that Hezekiah's reforms were rooted in a return to the worship of Yahweh. This lineage highlights the importance of godly heritage and the impact of family in shaping the faith and actions of biblical leaders.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hezekiah
Hezekiah 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 Leadership
Hezekiah'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?

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
Hezekiah
יְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ (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


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