Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jecoliah was the mother of King Uzziah (also known as Azariah) of Judah.
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Jecoliah is mentioned in 2Ki.15.2 and 2Ch.26.3 as the mother of King Uzziah, who is also referred to as Azariah. She was from Jerusalem, but no further information is provided about her background or family. Jecoliah's son Uzziah became king of Judah at the age of sixteen and reigned for fifty-two years. He is described as a king who did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, although he did not remove the high places where people offered sacrifices and burned incense. Uzziah's reign was marked by military successes and a strengthening of Judah's defenses. However, when he attempted to burn incense in the temple, which was a task reserved for the priests, he was struck with leprosy and had to live in isolation until his death. Jecoliah's mention as Uzziah's mother highlights the importance of maternal lineage in the royal succession and the historical record of Judah's kings.
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Able through Jehovah, the wife of King Amaziah, and mother of King Uzziah (2 Chr. 26:3).
The same as Jecholiah. (2 Chronicles 26:3)
perfection, or power, of the Lord
JECOLI'AH. See Jecholiah.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3203
He was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His motherʼs name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem.
Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His motherʼs name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem.
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