2 Kings 15:33 meaning and explanation
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 Kings 15:33, Berean Standard Bible
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This verse introduces Jotham, who became king of Judah at twenty-five and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. It follows the standard opening formula for Judean kings, and the notice about his mother Jerusha daughter of Zadok is typical of that formula, which often names the queen mother because she held a recognized public position in the court.
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