Topical Encyclopedia Introduction: Ahaziah is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, known for his brief reigns as king in both the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. His life and reigns are recorded in the books of 1 Kings, 2 Kings, and 2 Chronicles. Ahaziah's account is marked by his idolatry, alliances, and untimely deaths, which serve as a testament to the consequences of turning away from the Lord. Ahaziah of Israel: Ahaziah, the son of Ahab and Jezebel, became the king of Israel after the death of his father. His reign is noted for continuing the idolatrous practices of his parents, particularly the worship of Baal. The Bible records that "he did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of his father and in the way of his mother and in the way of Jeroboam son of Nebat, who had caused Israel to sin" (1 Kings 22:52). During his reign, Ahaziah sought an alliance with Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, to build ships for trade. However, the venture was unsuccessful, as the ships were wrecked at Ezion-geber, a consequence attributed to divine disfavor (1 Kings 22:48-49). Ahaziah's reign was short-lived, lasting only two years. His death came after he fell through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria and was severely injured. Instead of seeking the Lord, Ahaziah sent messengers to inquire of Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, about his recovery. This act of idolatry prompted a prophetic rebuke from Elijah, who declared that Ahaziah would not recover from his injuries, and he died as foretold (2 Kings 1:2-17). Ahaziah of Judah: Ahaziah, also known as Jehoahaz, was the son of Jehoram and Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel. He became king of Judah following the death of his father. His reign, like that of his namesake in Israel, was marked by idolatry and alliances with the house of Ahab. The Bible states, "He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother was his counselor in wickedness" (2 Chronicles 22:3). Ahaziah's reign lasted only one year. During his rule, he joined his uncle, King Joram of Israel, in a military campaign against Hazael, king of Aram. Joram was wounded in battle, and Ahaziah visited him in Jezreel. It was during this visit that Ahaziah was caught up in the revolt led by Jehu, who had been anointed by the prophet Elisha to destroy the house of Ahab. Jehu killed both Joram and Ahaziah, fulfilling the divine judgment against the house of Ahab (2 Kings 9:27-28). Legacy: The reigns of both Ahaziahs are characterized by their failure to follow the ways of the Lord, leading to their premature deaths and the continuation of turmoil in their respective kingdoms. Their accounts serve as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness to God and the consequences of idolatry and ungodly alliances. Concordance Ahazai (1 Occurrence)Nehemiah 11:13 Thesaurus Ahazai (1 Occurrence)... Multi-Version Concordance Ahazai (1 Occurrence). Nehemiah 11:13 and his brethren, heads of fathers, two hundred forty and two; and ... /a/ahazai.htm - 6k Ahaziah (34 Occurrences) Ahaz (42 Occurrences) Resources Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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