Mother of King Hezekiah of Judah
Abi
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Kings 18:2.
אֲבִיAbi
אֲבִיָּהAbijah
Also called Abijah.
The name means “my father.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Abi Written by AI
Abi, also called Abijah, was the mother of King Hezekiah of Judah. She is mentioned in 2 Kings 18:2 and 2 Chronicles 29:1 as the daughter of Zechariah. Hezekiah, who reigned from approximately 715-686 BC, was known for his religious reforms and his trust in God (2 Kings 18:5 to 6). The fact that Abi is mentioned by name suggests that she may have had a positive influence on her son Hezekiah. However, no further details about her life or character are provided in the Bible.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names her
- 2 Kings 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 Chronicles 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.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.