Introduction:
Ahaziah is a name associated with two kings in the Bible, one ruling over the northern kingdom of Israel and the other over the southern kingdom of Judah. Both kings are noted for their short reigns and their connections to the house of Ahab, a lineage known for its idolatry and opposition to the worship of Yahweh.

Ahaziah of Israel:
Ahaziah, the son of Ahab and Jezebel, became 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 was marked by continued idolatry, as 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" (1 Kings 22:52).

Ahaziah's reign was characterized by his reliance on Baal worship, a practice introduced by his mother Jezebel. His idolatry provoked the anger of the LORD, and his reign was cut short by an accident. Ahaziah fell through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria and was severely injured. Seeking guidance, he sent messengers to inquire of Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, rather than seeking the LORD. This act of apostasy prompted the prophet Elijah to deliver a message of judgment: "Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are going to inquire of Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron? Therefore, this is what the LORD says: You will not get up from the bed on which you are lying. You will surely die" (2 Kings 1:3-4). Ahaziah died as prophesied, having no son to succeed him, and his brother Jehoram became king.

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, Jehoram. His reign is documented in 2 Kings 8:24-29 and 2 Chronicles 22:1-9. Ahaziah ruled for only one year, around 841 BC.

Ahaziah's reign was heavily influenced by his mother Athaliah, who encouraged him to follow the ways of the house of Ahab. "He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother was his counselor in wickedness" (2 Chronicles 22:3). His alliance with the northern kingdom of Israel led him to join King Joram of Israel in battle against Hazael, king of Aram, at Ramoth-gilead. Joram was wounded in the battle, and Ahaziah visited him at Jezreel.

During this visit, Ahaziah became entangled in the events surrounding Jehu's revolt. Jehu, anointed by the LORD to destroy the house of Ahab, executed Joram and then pursued Ahaziah. Ahaziah fled but was captured and killed by Jehu's men. His death marked the end of his brief and troubled reign, and his mother Athaliah seized the throne of Judah, leading to a period of turmoil.

Legacy:
Both Ahaziahs are remembered for their association with the house of Ahab and their failure to lead their respective kingdoms in the ways of the LORD. Their reigns serve as a testament to the consequences of idolatry and the rejection of God's prophets. The narratives of their lives highlight the importance of faithfulness to God and the dangers of aligning with ungodly influences.274. Achazyah -- "Yah has grasped," the name of several Israelites
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Achazyah Phonetic Spelling: (akh-az-yaw') Short Definition: Ahaziah. ...
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The Boy Joash on the Throne of Judah
... THE OLD TESTAMENT THE BOY JOASH ON THE THRONE OF JUDAH. When Joram had ruled twelve
years over Israel, Ahaziah the son of Jehoram began to rule over Judah. ...
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The Fall of the House of Ahab
... Ahaziah, his successor, "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." "He ...
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Ahaziah
... AHAZIAH. BY REV. ... But certain things are said about Ahaziah which afford room for
reflection, and may, perhaps, be useful to us if we take them in a right way. ...
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How Athaliah Reigned Over Jerusalem for Five [Six] Years when ...
... CHAPTER 7. How Athaliah Reigned Over Jerusalem For Five [Six] Years When Jehoiada
The High Priest Slew Her And Made Jehoash, The Son Of Ahaziah, King. ...
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In Troubles --
... The uneasy disseizers fetched a compass, halted, and got hold of some of the clergy.
They were as humble as Ahaziah's third captain before Elijah. ...
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The Assyrian Revival and the Struggle for Syria
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 7. <. ...
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Ahaziah's (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Ahaziah's (4 Occurrences). 2 Kings 1:18 Now the
rest of the acts of Ahaziah which he did, are they not ...
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Jehu (63 Occurrences)
... battle at Ramoth-gilead Jehoram, the king of Israel, had been wounded; and leaving
his army there, had returned to Jezreel, whither his ally, Ahaziah, king of ...
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Ahazi'ah (33 Occurrences)
Ahazi'ah. Ahaziah, Ahazi'ah. Ahaziah's . ... Ahazi'ah (33 Occurrences). 1 Kings
22:40 So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead. ...
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Elijah (104 Occurrences)
... He also, four years afterwards, warned Ahaziah (qv), who had succeeded his
father Ahab, of his approaching death (2 Kings 1:1-16). ...
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Effecting (9 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 22:8 Now when Jehu was effecting the punishment of the family of Ahab,
he came to the princes of Judah and the sons of Ahaziah's brothers, the ...
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Downfall (46 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 22:7 Now by the purpose of God, Ahaziah's journey to see Jehoram was
the cause of his downfall: for when he came there, he went out with Jehoram ...
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Athaliah (17 Occurrences)
... On the death of her husband and of her son Ahaziah, she resolved to seat herself
on the vacant throne. She slew all Ahaziah's children ...
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Ahazi'ah's (1 Occurrence)
Ahazi'ah's. Ahaziah's, Ahazi'ah's. Ahban . Multi-Version Concordance
Ahazi'ah's (1 Occurrence). ... (See RSV). Ahaziah's, Ahazi'ah's. Ahban . Reference
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Ahaziah (34 Occurrences)
... He reigned only one year. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. AHAZIAH. a-ha-zi'-a
('achazyah and 'achazyahu, "Yah holds, or sustains"): I. Ahaziah. ...
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