2 Kings 14:2
2 Kings 14:2 in Multiple Translations
He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem.
He was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.
He was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Jehoaddin of Jerusalem.
He was twenty-five years old when he became king; and he was ruling in Jerusalem for twenty-nine years; his mother's name was Jehoaddin of Jerusalem.
He was twenty-five when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for twenty-nine years. His mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.
He was fiue and twentie yeere olde when he began to reigne, and reigned nine and twentie yeere in Ierusalem, and his mothers name was Iehoadan of Ierusalem.
a son of twenty and five years was he in his reigning, and twenty and nine years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother [is] Jehoaddan of Jerusalem,
He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jehoaddin of Jerusalem.
He was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.
He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign: and nine and twenty years he reigned in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Joadan of Jerusalem.
He was 25 years old when he started to rule, and he ruled in Jerusalem for 29 years. His mother was Jehoaddin; she was from Jerusalem.
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2 Kings 14:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֶּן
עֶשְׂרִ֨ים
וְ/חָמֵ֤שׁ
שָׁנָה֙
הָיָ֣ה
בְ/מָלְכ֔/וֹ
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֤ים
וָ/תֵ֨שַׁע֙
שָׁנָ֔ה
מָלַ֖ךְ
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
וְ/שֵׁ֣ם
אִמּ֔/וֹ
יהועדין
יְהֽוֹעַדָּ֖ן
מִן
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עֶשְׂרִ֨ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וְ/חָמֵ֤שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָה֙
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
הָיָ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בְ/מָלְכ֔/וֹ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֤ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
וָ/תֵ֨שַׁע֙
têshaʻ
H8672
nine
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
וְ/שֵׁ֣ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms
אִמּ֔/וֹ
ʼêm
H517
mother
N-fs | Suff
יהועדין
Yᵉhôwʻaddîyn
H3086
Jehoaddan
N-proper
יְהֽוֹעַדָּ֖ן
Yᵉhôwʻaddîyn
H3086
Jehoaddan
N-proper
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 14:2
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.
עֶשְׂרִ֨ים
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.
וְ/חָמֵ֤שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
שָׁנָה֙
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.
הָיָ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בְ/מָלְכ֔/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.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֤ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | 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.
וָ/תֵ֨שַׁע֙
têshaʻ
H8672
"nine"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number nine, used for counting or describing quantities. It can also mean ninth when describing order or sequence.
Definition: 1) nine, nonad 1a) nine (as cardinal number) 1b) ninth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th). See also: Genesis 5:5; Judges 4:13; Jeremiah 39:2.
שָׁנָ֔ה
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.
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.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
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.
וְ/שֵׁ֣ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אִמּ֔/וֹ
ʼêm
H517
"mother"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'mother' is used in the Bible to describe a female parent or a maternal figure. It can also refer to the source or origin of something, such as a river or a family. In some cases, it is used figuratively to describe a person's relationship to others.
Definition: 1) mother 1a) of humans 1b) of Deborah's relationship to the people (fig.) 1c) of animals 2) point of departure or division
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: dam, mother, [idiom] parting. See also: Genesis 2:24; 2 Kings 4:19; Psalms 22:10.
יהועדין
Yᵉhôwʻaddîyn
H3086
"Jehoaddan"
N-proper
Jehoaddan was a woman who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and her story is told in 2 Kings 14:2. She was the wife of King Joash and the mother of King Amaziah of Judah. Jehoaddan's name means 'Jehovah delights'.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.14.2; married to Joash (H3101I); mother of: Amaziah (H0558); also called Jehoaddin at 2Ki.14.2; § Jehoaddan = "Jehovah delights" wife of king Joash and mother of king Amaziah of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Jehoaddan. See also: 2 Kings 14:2; 2 Chronicles 25:1.
יְהֽוֹעַדָּ֖ן
Yᵉhôwʻaddîyn
H3086
"Jehoaddan"
N-proper
Jehoaddan was a woman who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and her story is told in 2 Kings 14:2. She was the wife of King Joash and the mother of King Amaziah of Judah. Jehoaddan's name means 'Jehovah delights'.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.14.2; married to Joash (H3101I); mother of: Amaziah (H0558); also called Jehoaddin at 2Ki.14.2; § Jehoaddan = "Jehovah delights" wife of king Joash and mother of king Amaziah of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Jehoaddan. See also: 2 Kings 14:2; 2 Chronicles 25:1.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
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 Kings 14:2
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- Context
- 2 Kings 14:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 14:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 14:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:2
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:2
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 14:2
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 14:2
Context — Amaziah Reigns in Judah
1In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz over Israel, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah.
2He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem.
3And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not as his father David had done. He did everything as his father Joash had done. 4Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away, and the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places.2 Kings 14:2 Summary
This verse tells us about King Amaziah, who became king of Judah when he was twenty-five years old and reigned for twenty-nine years. His mother, Jehoaddan, was from Jerusalem, and it's possible that she had an influence on his life and decisions, just like other mothers of kings in the Bible, such as Bathsheba (1 Kings 1:11-31). As we consider King Amaziah's story, we can reflect on how our own relationships and experiences shape us, and how we can seek to follow God's will for our lives, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6. By looking at King Amaziah's life, we can learn more about what it means to trust in God and follow His plan, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about King Amaziah's background from 2 Kings 14:2?
From 2 Kings 14:2, we learn that King Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king and his mother's name was Jehoaddan, who was from Jerusalem, similar to other kings whose mothers are mentioned for their influence, as seen in 1 Kings 14:21 and 1 Kings 22:42.
How long did King Amaziah reign over Judah?
According to 2 Kings 14:2, King Amaziah reigned in Jerusalem for twenty-nine years, which is a significant period, as noted in other biblical accounts of kings' reigns, such as 1 Kings 14:21 and 2 Chronicles 24:1.
What is the significance of mentioning King Amaziah's mother in this verse?
The mention of King Amaziah's mother, Jehoaddan, may indicate her influence on his life and reign, similar to the influence of other mothers of kings mentioned in the Bible, such as Bathsheba in 1 Kings 1:11-31 and Athaliah in 2 Kings 8:26.
How does King Amaziah's age at accession compare to other kings in the Bible?
King Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, which is relatively young compared to some other kings, such as Jehoshaphat, who became king at thirty-five years old, as noted in 1 Kings 22:42.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for a leader to start their role at a young age, and how can we apply this to our own lives, considering examples like King Amaziah and others in the Bible?
- How might King Amaziah's relationship with his mother have shaped his decisions and actions as king, and what can we learn from this about the influence of family on our own lives?
- In what ways can we, like King Amaziah, seek to follow God's will for our lives, even if we are young or inexperienced, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11?
- What are some challenges that King Amaziah may have faced as a young king, and how can we apply the lessons from his experiences to our own lives, considering biblical principles from passages like 1 Timothy 4:12 and Psalm 119:9?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 14:2
He was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem,.... Fourteen years contemporary with Joash king of Israel, who reigned sixteen years, 2 Kings
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 14:2
In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel reigned Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:2
Reigned twenty and nine years, to wit, fourteen years with Joash king of Israel, who reigned only sixteen years, ; and fifteen years after the death of Joash, or with Jeroboam the son of Joash, as is affirmed here, .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:2
2 Kings 14:2 He was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother’ s name [was] Jehoaddan of Jerusalem. Ver. 2. And his mother’ s name was Jehoaddan.] The mothers of the kings of Judah are expressed by name; not so of Israel. See on 1 Kings 15:10.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:2
XIV. THE REIGN OF AMAZIAH IN JUDAH, AND OF II IN ISRAEL.(1-17) THE REIGN OF AMAZIAH. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 25) (2) Jehoaddan.—The Hebrew text, which is supported by the LXX., has Jehoaddin (perhaps, “Jehovah is delight;” comp. Isaiah 47:8, and the Divine name Naaman).
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 14:2
2. He was twenty and five years old] His father Joash died at about 47 years of age. So Amaziah was born when his father was twenty two. his mother’s name was Jehoaddan] R.V. Jehoaddin. The R.V. follows the Kethib. The A.V. has the same form as in 2 Chron. The LXX. gives Ἰωαδίμ, and Josephus Ἰωδαδῆ.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 14:2
Joash of Judah reigned forty years 2 Kings 12:1, and Joash of Israel ascended the throne in his namesake’s thirty-seventh year 2 Kings 13:10; hence, we should have expected to hear that Amaziah