2 Chronicles 22:2Forty-two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Athaliah the daughter of Omri.
The setting
Jerusalem, 841 BC. Palace scribes carefully record the new king's vital statistics. At 42 (or 22), Ahaziah is crowned with his notorious mother Athaliah watching — granddaughter of Omri, the wicked king of Israel who founded Samaria in modern-day West Bank, Israel.
The emotion here: methodically documenting royal records
The original word
yālad (יָלַד) — to bear, give birth, establish lineage
Why it matters
Athaliah was the only woman to rule Judah independently, later seizing power after Ahaziah's death
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 22:2
The age discrepancy between Chronicles (42) and Kings (22) suggests textual copying errors over centuries
Common misconceptionPeople focus on the age confusion, but the real issue is that Athaliah's evil influence was about to destroy David's royal line entirely.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 22:2
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 22:2 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 22:2 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include genealogy, reign details. Notable phrases: forty-two years old; Athaliah the daughter of Omri.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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