Then Jehu’s men searched for Ahaziah, and they found him hiding in the city of Samaria. They brought him to Jehu, who killed him. Ahaziah was given a decent burial because the people said, “He was the grandson of Jehoshaphat—a man who sought the Lord with all his heart.” But none of the surviving members of Ahaziah’s family was capable of ruling the kingdom.
Commentaries
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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
CharlesEllicott
And he sought Ahaziah. — In 2 Kings 9:27–28, we find a different tradition concerning the death of Ahaziah. That passa…
John Gill
JohnGill
And he sought Ahaziah
Who fled on Joram's being wounded by Jehu:
and they caught him
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes