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But when Ahaziah the king of Judah saw this, he fled by the way of the garden-house. Jehu followed after him, and said, Smite him also in the chariot: [and they struck him] at the ascent of Gur, which is by Ibleam. He fled to Megiddo, and died there.

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The Danger of Evil Alliances

Commentators like Matthew Henry and John Gill explain that King Ahaziah's death was not merely being in the wrong place at the wrong time. He was targeted because he had willingly allied himself with the wicked house of Ahab through both family ties and sinful actions. His fate serves as a powerful warning that joining with evildoers can lead to becoming entangled in their guilt and sharing in their punishment.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 9:27

18th Century

Theologian

By the way of the garden-house - This may also be translated as “by the way of Beth-Gan,” which has been conjectured to be another name for …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 9:27

19th Century

Bishop

But when ... saw this.Now Ahaziah ... had seen it; and he fled, etc.

By the way of the garden house

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 9:27

17th Century

Pastor

But when Ahaziah the king of Judah saw this
That Joram was slain:

he fled by the way of the garde…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 9:16–29

17th Century

Minister

Jehu was a man of eager spirit. The wisdom of God is seen in the choice of those employed in His work. But it is not for any man's reputation to be…