The Life of Azariah
All the people of Judah took Azariah, who was SIXTEEN YEARS old, and made him king in the place of his father Amaziah. (2KI 14:21) He was SIXTEEN YEARS old when..., spanning 69 years associated with Azariah.
Description
All the people of Judah took Azariah, who was SIXTEEN YEARS old, and made him king in the place of his father Amaziah. (2KI 14:21) He was SIXTEEN YEARS old when he became king, and he reigned FIFTY-TWO YEARS in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Jecoliah of Jerusalem. (2KI 15:2)
Details
- Type
- Life
- Person
- Azariah
- Start
- ~850 BC(3154 AH)
- End
- ~781 BC(3223 AH)
- Duration
- 69 years
- Start Reference
- 2KI 14:21
- End Reference
- 2KI 15:2
Related Life Epochs
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Life of Azariah occur in Bible history?
The Life of Azariah occurred approximately ~850 BC to ~781 BC. This is 3154–3223 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 69 years.
What does “AH” mean in Bible chronology?
AH stands for “Anno Hominis” (Year of Man), a chronological system that counts years from Creation. Under the Ussher chronology, Year 1 AH corresponds to approximately 4004 BC.