And he sought Ahaziah: and they caught him, (for he was hid in Samaria,) and brought him to Jehu: and when they had slain him, they buried him: Because, said they, he is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart. So the house of Ahaziah had no power to keep still the kingdom.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Compare the marginal reference. After remaining for a while at Megiddo, Ahaziah moved to Samaria, where his wounds could be better cared for and co…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And he sought Ahaziah. — In 2 Kings 9:27–28, we find a different tradition concerning the death of Ahaziah. That passa…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
Ver. 9-11.

And he sought Ahaziah
Who fled on Joram's being wounded by Jehu:

and they caught him

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The counsel of the ungodly ruins many young persons when they are setting out in the world. Ahaziah gave himself up to be led by evil men. Those wh…

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