2 Chronicles 27:8

8 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years.

2 Chronicles 27:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem.
ESV
8 He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem.
NLT
8 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years.
MSG
8 He was twenty-five years old when he became king; he reigned for sixteen years at Jerusalem.
CSB
8 He was 25 years old when he became king; he reigned 16 years in Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 27:8 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 27:8

He was twenty five years old
The same is repeated here as in ( 2 Chronicles 27:1 ) .

2 Chronicles 27:8 In-Context

6 Jotham grew powerful because he walked steadfastly before the LORD his God.
7 The other events in Jotham’s reign, including all his wars and the other things he did, are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.
8 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years.
9 Jotham rested with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David. And Ahaz his son succeeded him as king.
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