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Jecholiah

יְכָלְיָהוּ/jek-oh-LY-uh/

“Yah is able, or Jehovah has prevailed”

Summary

The wife of King Amaziah and mother of King Uzziah (Azariah) of Judah.

☩Identity

Jecholiah (also spelled Jecoliah) was the mother of King Uzziah (also called Azariah) of Judah, and daughter of an unmentioned husband (2 Kings 15:2; 2 Chronicles 26:3). She was a native of Jerusalem. Her son Uzziah became king at age sixteen and reigned fifty-two years, doing what was right in the sight of the Lord.

Key verses:2 Kings 15:22 Chronicles 26:3

Related Verses2 mentions

2 Chronicles· 1 verse

26:3

2 Kings· 1 verse

15:2

References

  1. 1.James Orr (ed.), "Jecholiah," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Jecholiah," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).