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He sought Ahaziah, and they caught him (now he was hiding in Samaria), and they brought him to Jehu, and killed him; and they buried him, for they said, He is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought Yahweh with all his heart. The house of Ahaziah had no power to hold the kingdom.

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A Grandfather's Legacy

Commentators note a poignant detail: the wicked King Ahaziah was granted a proper burial. The reason given was not for his own sake, but because "He is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought Jehovah with all his heart." This highlights how the legacy of a godly ancestor can bring a measure of grace and respect even to their unworthy descendants, showing the long-term impact of a faithful life.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 22:9

18th Century

Theologian

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

On 2 Chronicles 22:9

19th Century

Bishop

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

On 2 Chronicles 22:9

17th Century

Pastor

Ver. 9-11.

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

and they caught him

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 22:1–12

17th Century

Minister

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…