2 Chronicles 33:21
2 Chronicles 33:21 in Multiple Translations
Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years.
¶ Amon was two and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned two years in Jerusalem.
Amon was twenty and two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned two years in Jerusalem.
Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king; and he was ruling for two years in Jerusalem.
Amon was twenty-two when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for two years.
Amon was two and twentie yeere olde, when he began to reigne, and reigned two yeere in Ierusalem.
A son of twenty and two years [is] Amon in his reigning, and two years he hath reigned in Jerusalem,
Amon was twenty-two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned two years in Jerusalem.
Amon was two and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned two years in Jerusalem.
Amen was two and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem.
Amon was 22 years old when he became king, and he ruled in Jerusalem for two years.
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2 Chronicles 33:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֶּן
עֶשְׂרִ֧ים
וּ/שְׁתַּ֛יִם
שָׁנָ֖ה
אָמ֣וֹן
בְּ/מָלְכ֑/וֹ
וּ/שְׁתַּ֣יִם
שָׁנִ֔ים
מָלַ֖ךְ
בִּֽ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עֶשְׂרִ֧ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וּ/שְׁתַּ֛יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֖ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
אָמ֣וֹן
ʼÂmôwn
H526
Amon
N-proper
בְּ/מָלְכ֑/וֹ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
וּ/שְׁתַּ֣יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
שָׁנִ֔ים
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fp
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בִּֽ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 33:21
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עֶשְׂרִ֧ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וּ/שְׁתַּ֛יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
שָׁנָ֖ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
אָמ֣וֹן
ʼÂmôwn
H526
"Amon"
N-proper
Amon was a king of Judah, son of Manasseh, who ruled for two years. The name Amon also refers to other Israelites, including a governor of Samaria and a descendant of a servant of Solomon. Amon means skilled workman or master workman.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.57; also called Amon at Neh.7.59; Another name of a.mi (אָמִי "Ami" H0532) § Amon = "skilled workman" or "master workman" 1) a king of Judah, son of Manasseh 2) a governor of Samaria 3) a descendant of a servant of Solomon
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Amon. See also: 1 Kings 22:26; 2 Chronicles 33:20; Jeremiah 1:2.
בְּ/מָלְכ֑/וֹ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
וּ/שְׁתַּ֣יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
שָׁנִ֔ים
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fp
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
בִּֽ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 33:21
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- 2 Chronicles 33:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 33:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 33:21
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:21
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:21
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 33:21
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 33:21
Context — Amon Reigns in Judah
19His prayer and how God received his plea, as well as all his sin and unfaithfulness, and the sites where he built high places and set up Asherah poles and idols before he humbled himself, they are indeed written in the Records of the Seers.
20And Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried at his palace. And his son Amon reigned in his place.
21Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years.
22And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. Amon served and sacrificed to all the idols that his father Manasseh had made, 23but he did not humble himself before the LORD as his father Manasseh had done; instead, Amon increased his guilt.Cross References
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| 1 | James 4:13–15 | Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” |
| 2 | Luke 12:19–20 | Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 33:1 | Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 21:19–24 | Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz; she was from Jotbah. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. He walked in all the ways of his father, and he served and worshiped the idols his father had served. He abandoned the LORD, the God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the LORD. Then the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed the king in his palace. But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place. |
2 Chronicles 33:21 Summary
[Amon became king of Jerusalem at the age of twenty-two and reigned for two years, as stated in 2 Chronicles 33:21. This verse reminds us that our time on earth is short and we must make the most of it, using our time and talents to glorify God, as encouraged in Psalm 90:12 and Matthew 25:14-30. Amon's story also serves as a warning about the dangers of following in the footsteps of those who do not follow God, as seen in 2 Chronicles 33:22-23. By learning from Amon's mistakes, we can strive to live a life that is pleasing to God and makes a positive impact on those around us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Amon when he became king of Jerusalem?
Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, as stated in 2 Chronicles 33:21. This is relatively young compared to other kings in the Bible, such as Solomon who was also young when he became king, as seen in 1 Kings 3:7.
What can we learn from Amon's short reign?
Amon's short reign of two years, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 33:21, serves as a reminder that our time on earth is short and we must make the most of it, as encouraged in Psalm 90:12 and Ephesians 5:16.
Is there any significance to Amon's age and reign length?
The fact that Amon was twenty-two years old and reigned for only two years, as stated in 2 Chronicles 33:21, may indicate that his youth and inexperience contributed to his short and troubled reign, similar to the warnings given in 1 Timothy 4:12.
How does Amon's story relate to his father Manasseh's story?
Amon's story is closely tied to his father Manasseh's story, as seen in 2 Chronicles 33:20, and serves as a reminder that our actions and decisions can have a lasting impact on our children and future generations, as warned in Exodus 34:7 and Deuteronomy 5:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I, like Amon, may be tempted to follow in the footsteps of those who have come before me, even if their actions were not pleasing to God?
- How can I, like the writers of the Records of the Seers, learn from the experiences of those who have come before me and use that knowledge to inform my own decisions and actions?
- In what ways can I use my time and position, whether as a leader or in my daily life, to glorify God and make a positive impact on those around me?
- What are some potential consequences of not learning from the mistakes of the past, as Amon failed to do, and how can I avoid making similar mistakes in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 33:21
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 33:20]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 33:21
Amon was two and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned two years in Jerusalem. Amon ... began to reign - (see the notes at 2 Kings 21:17-26.)
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:21
2 Chronicles 33:21 Amon [was] two and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned two years in Jerusalem.Ver. 21. Amon was twenty and two years old.] See 2 Kings 21:19. And reigned two years.] Twelve, saith the Greeks. Perhaps he reigned ten years in his father’ s absence, as Philo saith he did.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:21
THE REIGN OF AMON (2 Chronicles 33:21-25. Comp. 2 Kings 21:19-26). (21) Amon was two and twenty years old.—So 2 Kings 21:19, which adds his mother’s name and parentage.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:21
Verse 21. Amon - reigned two years] See on 2Kg 21:19.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 33:21
21–25 (= 2 Kings 21:19-26). Amon’s short Reign. Josiah succeeds him 21. in Jerusalem] The Chronicler omits here Amon’s mother’s name; cp. 2 Chronicles 33:1.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 33:21
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(Education for Exultation) if the Lord Wills by John Piper | In this sermon, Pastor John Piper focuses on James 4:13-16 and the importance of humbling ourselves under the sovereignty of God. He addresses the issue of making plans without con |
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The Consequences of Not Trusting God - Part 4 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the dangers of walking in the flesh and trying to manipulate situations instead of trusting God's timing and plan. It shares a personal story of attempting t |
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What Do You Do With Your Future by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher uses various metaphors to describe the fleeting nature of life. He compares life to a mess on a hillside, grass in a valley, the flight of a bird, and |
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God's Will About the Future by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript discusses the uncertainty and fleeting nature of life, emphasizing the need to recognize God in the future. It highlights the folly of counting on the future |
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Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of treasuring and displaying the supreme value of Jesus in one's life. He explains that this can be achieved by finding satisf |
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(The Man God Blesses) Psalm 23 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following God and listening to His word. The speaker highlights the promise that if we faithfully follow God, we will never |
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Thou Knowest by Bob Jones Sr. | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of completing the task at hand and not leaving it unfinished. He shares personal experiences of staying committed to evangeli |