Ahaziah - King of Judah

Who was Ahaziah?

King of Israel with a short reign.

King of Judah

Family

Relatives of Ahaziah

The story of Ahaziah

Ahaziah was a biblical figure who was the king of Judah from 842-841 BC. He was the son of King Jehoram and the grandson of King Jehoshaphat. His mother was Athaliah, the daughter of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel of Israel. Ahaziah had several siblings, including Jehoram, Jehoahaz, and Jehoash. Ahaziah was known for his wickedness and idolatry. He followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, who were both wicked kings. He was also known for his alliance with King Ahab of Israel. He was killed by Jehu, the commander of the army of Israel, who was sent by God to punish the wicked kings of Israel and Judah. Ahaziah is best known for his wickedness and idolatry, as well as his alliance with King Ahab of Israel. He is also remembered for his death at the hands of Jehu, the commander of the army of Israel.

Name meaning

"Yahweh has taken hold"

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

King of Judah

First mention

1 Kings 22:40

Appearances in the Bible

31 mentions

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