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2 Chronicles 25:2

2 Chronicles 25:1 nasb — Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's…

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"Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem."

— 2 Chronicles 25:1, NASB

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2 Chronicles 25 — Context

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Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.

2

He did right in the sight of the LORD, yet not with a whole heart.

3

Now it came about as soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, that he killed his servants who had slain his father the king.

4

However, he did not put their children to death, but did as it is written in the law in the book of Moses, which the LORD commanded, saying, "Fathers shall not be put to death for sons, nor sons be put to death for fathers, but each shall be put to death for his own sin."

2 Chronicles 25:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 25:1 say?
2 Chronicles 25:1 in the NASB reads: “Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 25:1 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 25:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 25, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 25:1.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 25:1 in?
2 Chronicles 25:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 25:1?
2 Chronicles 25:1 reads (NASB): “Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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