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In the twelfth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel did Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah begin to reign.

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The Danger of Ungodly Alliances

Matthew Henry highlights that Ahaziah's connection to the wicked house of Ahab, through his mother Athaliah, was the direct cause of his sin and downfall. This serves as a powerful warning about the influence of relationships, reminding believers that choosing a spouse is also choosing a parent for one's children.

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2 Kings

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 8:25–29

19th Century

Bishop

The reign of Ahaziah king of Judah. His expedition with Joram of Israel against Hazael at Ramoth-gilead. (Compare to [Reference 2 Chronicles 22:1-6…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 8:25

17th Century

Pastor

In the twelfth year of Joram the son of Ahab, king of Israel
did Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 8:25–29

17th Century

Minister

Names do not make natures, but it was bad for Jehoshaphat's family to borrow names from Ahab's. Ahaziah's relation to Ahab's family was the occasio…