The reign of Hezekiah
So Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. (2KI 16:20) Now it came abou..., spanning 42 years associated with Hezekiah.
Description
So Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. (2KI 16:20) Now it came about in the third year of Hoshea, the son of Elah king of Israel, that Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah became king. He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah. (2KI 18:1-2)
Details
- Type
- Reign
- Person
- Hezekiah
- Start
- ~771 BC(3233 AH)
- End
- ~729 BC(3275 AH)
- Duration
- 42 years
- Start Reference
- 2KI 18:1
- End Reference
- 2KI 18:2
Notes
Shulman, p125
Historical Dating
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did The reign of Hezekiah occur in Bible history?
The reign of Hezekiah occurred approximately ~771 BC to ~729 BC. This is 3233–3275 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 42 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.