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2 Chronicles 29:2

2 Chronicles 29:1 kjva — Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And h…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah."

— 2 Chronicles 29:1, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Chronicles 29 — Context

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Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.

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And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that David his father had done.

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He in the first year of his reign, in the first month, opened the doors of the house of the Lord, and repaired them.

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And he brought in the priests and the Levites, and gathered them together into the east street,

2 Chronicles 29:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 29:1 say?
2 Chronicles 29:1 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 29:1 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 29:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 29, 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 29:1.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 29:1 in?
2 Chronicles 29:1 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 29:1?
2 Chronicles 29:1 reads (KJVA): “Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.” 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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