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He returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which they had given him at Ramah, when he fought against Hazael king of Syria. Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab in Jezreel, because he was sick.
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Reliability Amidst Errors
Commentators note minor scribal errors in this verse, such as the name "Azariah" being used for "Ahaziah." By comparing manuscripts and the parallel account in 2 Kings, scholars can confidently identify the correct reading. This process of textual criticism helps affirm the overall reliability of the biblical narrative, showing that the core message is preserved despite small copyist mistakes.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
And he—that is, Joram (1 Kings 8:29), and the Septuagint.
Because of the wounds.—Omit "because…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 22:5).
Presbyterian
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…
