2 Chronicles 34:1

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem one and thirty years.

Joash was seven years old when he began to reign. He reigned for forty years in Jerusalem. His mother was Zibiah, who was from Beer Sheba.

All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in his father Amaziah's place.

Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned for fifty-five years in Jerusalem.

Now Samuel was ministering before the Lord. The boy was dressed in a linen ephod.

Now, O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in my father David's place, even though I am only a young man and am inexperienced.

A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice.