Abijah
Mentioned in 725 BC traditional (Jones)
The daughter of Zechariah (2 Chr. 29:1; comp. Isa. 8:2), and afterwards the wife of Ahaz.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Mentioned in the era of the Kingdom, 1050–587 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Zechariah and Hezekiah.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Places
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- likely location: Jerusalem2
Timeline
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Mentions
2 tagged verses in 2 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Abijah 28 |
| KJV | Abijah 20 |
| ASV | Abijah 28 |
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2 Kings1 verse
- 18:2
He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah.
2 Chronicles1 verse
- 29:1
Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
The daughter of Zechariah (2 Chr. 29:1; comp. Isa. 8:2), and afterwards the wife of Ahaz. She is also called Abi (2 Kings 18:2).