Topical Encyclopedia Introduction: Ahaziah is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, known for being a king of both Israel and Judah at different times. His reigns are marked by idolatry, alliances with ungodly rulers, and untimely deaths. The accounts of Ahaziah are found in the books of 1 Kings, 2 Kings, and 2 Chronicles. Ahaziah of Israel: Ahaziah, the son of Ahab and Jezebel, became the king of Israel after the death of his father. His reign is recorded in 1 Kings 22:51-53 and 2 Kings 1. Ahaziah ruled Israel for two years, from approximately 853 to 852 BC. His reign is characterized by continued idolatry, following in the footsteps of his parents, who led Israel into the worship of Baal. 1 Kings 22:52-53 states, "He did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of his father and mother and in the way of Jeroboam son of Nebat, who had caused Israel to sin. He served and worshiped Baal, provoking the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger, just as his father had done." During his reign, Ahaziah suffered an injury from a fall through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria. Seeking guidance, he sent messengers to inquire of Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, rather than the God of Israel. This act of idolatry prompted the prophet Elijah to confront Ahaziah, declaring that he would not recover from his injuries and would die (2 Kings 1:3-4). Ahaziah of Judah: Ahaziah, also known as Jehoahaz, was the son of Jehoram and Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel. He became the king of Judah following the death of his father, Jehoram. His reign is documented in 2 Kings 8:25-29 and 2 Chronicles 22:1-9. Ahaziah ruled Judah for one year, around 841 BC. 2 Kings 8:27 notes, "And he walked in the way of the house of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD, like the house of Ahab, for he was a son-in-law to the house of Ahab." Ahaziah's reign was heavily influenced by his mother, Athaliah, and the house of Ahab, leading to his participation in their idolatrous practices. He formed an alliance with Joram, the king of Israel, who was also his uncle, to fight against Hazael, king of Aram. During this campaign, Joram was wounded, and Ahaziah visited him in Jezreel. While in Jezreel, Ahaziah encountered Jehu, who had been anointed by God to destroy the house of Ahab. Jehu killed Joram and then pursued Ahaziah, who fled to Megiddo but was captured and killed (2 Kings 9:27-28). His death marked the end of his brief and tumultuous reign. Legacy: Both Ahaziahs are remembered for their failure to follow the ways of the Lord, choosing instead to align themselves with the idolatrous practices of the house of Ahab. Their reigns serve as a cautionary tale of the consequences of turning away from God and the importance of righteous leadership. Concordance Ahazi'ah's (1 Occurrence)2 Chronicles 22:8 Thesaurus Ahazi'ah's (1 Occurrence)Ahazi'ah's. Ahaziah's, Ahazi'ah's. Ahban . Multi-Version Concordance Ahazi'ah's (1 Occurrence). 2 Chronicles 22:8 And it came to ... /a/ahazi'ah's.htm - 6k Ahban (1 Occurrence) Ahaziah's (4 Occurrences) Resources Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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