The story of Ahaziah of Judah
Ahaziah was a king of the Kingdom of Judah, who reigned for one year, as recorded in the Hebrew Bible. He was the son of King Ahab of Israel and Jezebel, and the grandson of King Omri. According to the Bible, Ahaziah was a wicked king who followed the evil ways of his parents and continued the idol worship practices that his mother Jezebel had introduced to the kingdom. He was killed in a conspiracy led by Jehu, a commander in the army of Israel. Ahaziah was succeeded by his younger brother Jehoahaz as king of Judah.
Name meaning
The name "Ahaziah" is of Hebrew origin and is commonly understood to mean "Yahweh has grasped" or "Yahweh holds." In the biblical context, Ahaziah of Judah was a king who is mentioned in the Old Testament. He was the son of Jehoram and Athaliah and a ruler of the Kingdom of Judah. His short reign is noted in the Books of Kings and Chronicles, where it describes events that are part of the larger narrative of the kings of Israel and Judah.
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
King of Judah
