Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. New Living Translation He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. English Standard Version He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Berean Standard Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. King James Bible He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. New King James Version He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. New American Standard Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for sixteen years. NASB 1995 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. NASB 1977 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Legacy Standard Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Amplified Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. Christian Standard Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Holman Christian Standard Bible He was 25 years old when he became king and reigned 16 years in Jerusalem. American Standard Version He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Contemporary English Version After he had ruled Judah 16 years, he died at the age of 41. English Revised Version He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. GOD'S WORD® Translation He was 25 years old when he began to rule as king. He ruled for 16 years in Jerusalem. Good News Translation Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he ruled in Jerusalem for sixteen years. International Standard Version He started his reign at the age of 25 years and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. Majority Standard Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. NET Bible He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. New Heart English Bible He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Webster's Bible Translation He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. World English Bible He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe was a son of twenty-five years in his reigning, and he has reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem; Young's Literal Translation A son of twenty and five years was he in his reigning, and sixteen years he hath reigned in Jerusalem; Smith's Literal Translation The son of twenty and five years was he in his reigning, and sixteen years reigned he in Jerusalem. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Catholic Public Domain Version He was twenty-five years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. New American Bible He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. New Revised Standard Version He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Peshitta omits this verse. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jotham Reigns in Judah…7As for the rest of the acts of Jotham, along with all his wars and his ways, they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah. 8He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. 9And Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Ahaz reigned in his place.… Cross References 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 26:1-3 All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah. / Uzziah was the one who rebuilt Eloth and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers. / Uzziah 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 Chronicles 28:1 Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD. 2 Kings 15:1-7 In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Azariah son of Amaziah became king of Judah. / 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. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done. ... 2 Kings 16:1-2 In the seventeenth year of Pekah son of Remaliah, Ahaz son of Jotham became king of Judah. / Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God. 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. 1 Kings 14:21 Meanwhile, Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. 1 Kings 15:1-2 In the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijam became king of Judah, / and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom. 2 Chronicles 12:13 Thus King Rehoboam established himself in Jerusalem and reigned. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. 2 Chronicles 13:1-2 In the eighteenth year of Jeroboam’s reign, Abijah became king of Judah, / and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Micaiah daughter of Uriel; she was from Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. 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. 2 Chronicles 24:1 Joash was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba. 2 Chronicles 22:2 Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. His mother’s name was Athaliah, the granddaughter of Omri. 2 Chronicles 21:5 Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. 2 Chronicles 20:31 So Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi. Treasury of Scripture He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Jump to Previous Five Jerusalem Reign Reigned Reigning Ruling Sixteen Twenty Twenty-FiveJump to Next Five Jerusalem Reign Reigned Reigning Ruling Sixteen Twenty Twenty-Five2 Chronicles 27 1. Jotham Reigns in JudahHe was twenty-five years old This phrase introduces us to the age of Jotham when he ascended to the throne. In the Hebrew context, the age of twenty-five signifies a period of maturity and readiness for leadership. The number twenty-five can be seen as a symbol of grace upon grace, as it is five (grace) multiplied by five. Jotham's age at the start of his reign suggests a time when he was considered mature enough to handle the responsibilities of kingship, yet still young enough to bring vigor and new perspectives to his rule. when he became king and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years
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 עֶשְׂרִ֧ים (‘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, בְמָלְכ֑וֹ (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 בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel sixteen וְשֵׁשׁ־ (wə·šêš-) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) years. שָׁנָ֔ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year Links 2 Chronicles 27:8 NIV2 Chronicles 27:8 NLT 2 Chronicles 27:8 ESV 2 Chronicles 27:8 NASB 2 Chronicles 27:8 KJV 2 Chronicles 27:8 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 27:8 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 27:8 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 27:8 French Bible 2 Chronicles 27:8 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 27:8 He was five and twenty years old (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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