2 Kings 14:2He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Jehoaddin of Jerusalem.
The setting
Jerusalem, 796 BC. A 25-year-old inherits a throne that will last nearly three decades. His mother Jehoaddin represents the Jerusalem establishment. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: documenting with appreciation for family lineage and maternal influence
The original word
shanah (שָׁנָה) — year, a complete cycle of seasons and responsibility
Why it matters
Recording mothers' names was crucial because they often influenced policy and succession
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Kings 14:2
Twenty-nine years means he ruled longer than most modern presidents serve
Common misconceptionPeople skip these details as unimportant, but mothers' names reveal the political alliances and spiritual influences shaping each reign.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Kings 14:2 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Kings 14:2 comes from the book of 2 Kings, 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 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include leadership, heritage. Notable phrases: twenty-five years old; twenty-nine years; Jehoaddin of Jerusalem.
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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