Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
Sixteen years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned two and fifty years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Jecholiah of Jerusalem.
Literal
He was a son of sixteen years in his reigning, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. And the name of his mother was Jecholiah from Jerusalem.
Latin
Sedecim annorum erat cum regnare cœpisset, et quinquaginta duobus annis regnavit in Jerusalem: nomen matris ejus Jechelia de Jerusalem.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.
Notes
The name Uzziah means Yahweh is my strength.
fifty-two years: Uzziah reigned from 792 to 740 BC. During this time, Assyria was weakening, and Israel and Judah had friendly relations. Uzziah's strong faith brought God's blessing, leading to Judah's greatest prosperity since Solomon's time (2 Chronicles 26:9–10).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
People
Jecoliah: Mother of King Uzziah (Azariah) of Judah
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Azariah Jecholiah Jecoliah Kings, Books of First and Second Menahem Nineveh, Ninevite Samaria Uzziah
Topics
Influence: Good Jecholiah: Mother of Azariah Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Azariah or Uzziah Prophecies Concerning Israel: Azariah Succeeds Him Teenagers Uzziah: Called Azariah: King of Judah