Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: but he did not that which was right in the sight of the Lord, like David his father:
Literal
Ahaz was a son of twenty years in his reigning, and sixteen years he reigned in Jerusalem. And he did not do right in the eyes of YHWH, as David his father.
Latin
Viginti annorum erat Achaz cum regnare cœpisset, et sedecim annis regnavit in Jerusalem. Non fecit rectum in conspectu Domini sicut David pater ejus,
Original
Hebrew
English
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.
Notes
After ruling together with his father Jotham, Ahaz became king on his own. He reigned for sixteen years, from 731 to 715 BC.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Ahaz: King of Judah, son of Jotham David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Ahaz (King) Apostasy Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy
Topics
Ahaz: King of Judah, Son and Successor of Jotham Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Ahaz Prophecies Concerning Israel: Jotham is Succeeded by Ahaz Zichri: An Ephraimite