Introduction:
Achaz, also known as Ahaz, was the twelfth king of Judah, reigning in the 8th century BC. His account is primarily recorded in the books of 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and Isaiah. Achaz is often remembered for his idolatrous practices and political alliances that led Judah away from the worship of Yahweh.

Name and Meaning:
The name Achaz (Hebrew: אָחָז, Ahaz) means "he has grasped" or "he has taken hold." This name is fitting, as Achaz is known for grasping at foreign alliances and idolatrous practices.

Biblical References:
Achaz's reign is detailed in 2 Kings 16, 2 Chronicles 28, and Isaiah 7-8. These passages provide insight into his character, reign, and the spiritual state of Judah during his time.

Reign and Political Alliances:
Achaz became king at the age of 20 and reigned for 16 years in Jerusalem. His reign is marked by significant political turmoil and spiritual decline. Achaz is noted for his alliance with Tiglath-Pileser III, the king of Assyria, to whom he turned for help against the threat of the kings of Aram and Israel. This alliance is recorded in 2 Kings 16:7-9 : "So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria, saying, 'I am your servant and your vassal. Come up and save me out of the hand of the king of Aram and of the king of Israel, who are rising up against me.'"

Religious Practices:
Achaz is often criticized for his departure from the worship of Yahweh. He introduced idolatrous practices, including the worship of Baal and the construction of altars to foreign gods. 2 Kings 16:3-4 states, "Instead, he walked in the way of the kings of Israel and even sacrificed his son in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. And he offered sacrifices and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree."

Interaction with the Prophet Isaiah:
Achaz's reign coincided with the ministry of the prophet Isaiah. Isaiah's interactions with Achaz are significant, particularly the prophecy concerning the birth of Immanuel. In Isaiah 7:10-14 , the prophet offers Achaz a sign from the LORD, but Achaz refuses, leading to the famous prophecy: "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel."

Legacy and Impact:
Achaz's reign is often viewed negatively due to his idolatry and reliance on foreign powers rather than trusting in God. His actions set a precedent that would have lasting consequences for Judah. Despite his failures, the prophecy of Immanuel during his reign points to God's enduring promise and plan for redemption through the coming Messiah.

Death and Succession:
Achaz died and was succeeded by his son Hezekiah, who is noted for his efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh and reform the nation. Achaz's burial is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 28:27 : "And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of Jerusalem, but he was not placed in the tombs of the kings of Israel. And his son Hezekiah reigned in his place."Achaz

one that takes, or possesses

ACHAZ

a'-kaz (Achaz), the King James Version (Matthew 1:9): Greek form of Ahaz (thus the Revised Version (British and American)). The name of a King of Israel.

881. Achaz -- Ahaz, a king of Judah
... 880, 881. Achaz. 882 . Ahaz ... Word Origin of Hebrew origin Achaz Definition
Ahaz, a king of Judah NASB Word Usage Ahaz (2). Achaz. Of ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/881.htm - 6k271. Achaz -- "he has grasped," two Israelites
... 270, 271. Achaz. 272 . "he has grasped," two Israelites. Transliteration:
Achaz Phonetic Spelling: (aw-khawz') Short Definition: Ahaz. ...
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270. achaz -- to grasp, take hold, take possession
... 269, 270. achaz. 271 . to grasp, take hold, take possession. Transliteration:
achaz Phonetic Spelling: (aw-khaz') Short Definition: seized. ... achaz. 271 . ...
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275. Achuzzam -- "possessor," a man of Judah
... Word Origin from achaz Definition "possessor," a man of Judah NASB Word Usage Ahuzzam
(1). Ahuzam. From 'achaz; seizure; Achuzzam, an Israelite -- Ahuzam. ...
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3099. Yoachaz -- Jehoahaz, Joahaz
... Jehoahaz, Joahaz. A form of Yhow'achaz; Joachaz, the name of two Israelites -- Jehoahaz,
Joahaz. see HEBREW Yhow'achaz. 3098, 3099. Yoachaz. 3100 . ...
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273. Achzay -- "Yah has grasped," an Israelite name
... Word Origin from achaz and Yah Definition "Yah has grasped," an Isr. name NASB Word
Usage Ahzai (1). ... From 'achaz; seizer; Achzai, an Israelite -- Ahasai. ...
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3059. Yehoachaz -- "Yah has grasped," the name of several ...
... Word Origin from Yhvh and achaz Definition "Yah has grasped," the name of several
Isr. NASB Word Usage Jehoahaz (19), Joahaz (1). Jehoahaz. ... Compare Yow'achaz. ...
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274. Achazyah -- "Yah has grasped," the name of several Israelites
... Word Origin from achaz and Yah Definition "Yah has grasped," the name of several
Isr. NASB Word Usage Ahaziah (36), Ahaziah's to Ahaziah (1). ... see HEBREW 'achaz. ...
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272. achuzzah -- a possession
... Word Origin from achaz Definition a possession NASB Word Usage possession (40),
possessions (2), property (19), site (5). possession. ... see HEBREW 'achaz. ...
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276. Achuzzath -- "possession," a friend of Abimelech
... Definition: Ahuzzath. Word Origin from achaz Definition "possession," a friend
of Abimelech NASB Word Usage Ahuzzath (1). Ahuzzath. A ...
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Matthew's Genealogy of Jesus Christ
... and Abia begat Asa; 8. And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram
begat Ozias; 9. And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz ...
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Whether it is a Sin to Tempt God?
... Now Achaz is blamed because when the Lord said: "Ask thee a sign of the Lord thy
God," he replied: "I will not ask, and I will not tempt the Lord," and then it ...
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Of the Agreement of the Evangelists Matthew and Luke in the ...
... Abia; and Abia begat Asa; and Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and
Joram begat Ozias; and Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz ...
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But in Samaria, Zacharia the King, who was Very Wicked...
... But on the side of the two tribes, Achaz, who was displeasing to God on account
of his impiety, finding he had frequently the worst of it in wars with his ...
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Ozias, Then, the Son of Amassia, Succeeded to Him. ...
... He reigned sixteen years, and his son Achaz succeeded him. Footnotes: [323] There
is a reference in these words to the two tribes, or kingdom of Judah. ...
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Prophecies of the Cross. How These Prophecies are Satisfied in ...
... Was not Samuel born of Elkana, was not David of Jesse, was not Solomon of David,
was not Ezechias of Achaz, was not Josias of Amos, was not Esaias of Amos, was ...
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Achaz (1 Occurrence)
...ACHAZ. a'-kaz (Achaz), the King James Version (Matthew 1:9): Greek form of Ahaz
(thus the Revised Version (British and American)). ...Achaz (1 Occurrence). ...
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Ozias (2 Occurrences)
... begat Ozias; (KJV DBY WBS). Matthew 1:9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham
begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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Joatham (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Joatham (1 Occurrence). Matthew 1:9 And Ozias begat Joatham;
and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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Ezekias (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Ezekias (2 Occurrences). Matthew 1:9 And Ozias begat Joatham;
and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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Begat (112 Occurrences)
... WBS YLT). Matthew 1:9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and
Achaz begat Ezekias; (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). Matthew 1:10 ...
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Ahaz (42 Occurrences)
... kings.". Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. AHAZ. a'-haz ('achaz, "he has
grasped," 2 Kings 16 2 Chronicles 28; Isaiah 7:10; Achaz). 1 ...
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Achbor (7 Occurrences)

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Joahaz (5 Occurrences)
... jo'-a-haz (yo'-achaz, "Yahweh has grasped" = "Jehoahaz"): (1) Father of JOAH (4)
(2 Chronicles 34:8). (2) the Revised Version (British and American) and Hebrew ...
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Jehoahaz (22 Occurrences)
... JEHOAHAZ. je-ho'-a-haz, je-ho-a'-haz (yeho'achaz, "Yah has grasped"; Ioachas;
2 Kings 13:1-9): (1) Son of Jehu, and 11th king of Israel. ...
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Possession (251 Occurrences)
... Testament always represents Hebrew verbs with the latter as their primary meaning
(yarash, in nearly all cases, otherwise nachal, qanah, 'achaz; Aramaic chacan ...
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