2 Kings 14:21

And all the people of Judah took Azariah, which was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 14:21

BSB

Then all the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.

AKJV

And all the people of Judah took Azariah, which was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah.

CPDV

Then all the people of Judah took Azariah, at sixteen years from birth, and they appointed him as king in place of his father, Amaziah.

ERV

And all the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah.

NHEB

All the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the place of his father Amaziah.

SMT

And all the people of Judah will take Azariah, and he the son of sixteen years, and they will make him king instead of his father Amaziah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 14:21

AndallthepeopleH5971Noun MasculineofJudahH3063Proper Name Masculine tookH3947Verb AzariahH5838Proper Name MasculinewhichwassixteenH8337Noun yearsH8141Noun Feminine oldH1121Noun MasculineandmadehimkingH4427VerbinsteadofhisfatherH1Noun Masculine AmaziahH558Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 2 Kings 14:21

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Overview of 2 Kings 14:21

Summary

Young prince elevated to kingship by populace

Place

Judah

Event

Young king appointed

Estimated Time Period

c. 800 BC