2 Chronicles, 22

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Evil Judgment Death Healing Acknowledging Sickness Kingdom Almighty Relationships

The history of the kings of the divided kingdom of Israel and Judah, including accounts of reform, idolatry, and invasions.

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The Divided Kingdom

1 And the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in his stead: for the band of men that came with the Arabians to the camp had slain all the eldest. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah reigned.

2 Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Athaliah the daughter of Omri.

3 He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab: for his mother was his counseller to do wickedly.

4 Wherefore he did evil in the sight of the LORD like the house of Ahab: for they were his counsellers after the death of his father to his destruction.

5 He walked also after their counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Syria at Ramothgilead: and the Syrians smote Joram.

6 And he returned to be healed in Jezreel because of the wounds which were given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab at Jezreel, because he was sick.

7 And the destruction of Ahaziah was of God by coming to Joram: for when he was come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab.

8 And it came to pass, that, when Jehu was executing judgment upon the house of Ahab, and found the princes of Judah, and the sons of the brethren of Ahaziah, that ministered to Ahaziah, he slew them.

9 And he sought Ahaziah: and they caught him, (for he was hid in Samaria,) and brought him to Jehu: and when they had slain him, they buried him: Because, said they, he is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart. So the house of Ahaziah had no power to keep still the kingdom.

10 But when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah.

11 But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons that were slain, and put him and his nurse in a bedchamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of king Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest, (for she was the sister of Ahaziah,) hid him from Athaliah, so that she slew him not.

12 And he was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah reigned over the land.

Commentary

In 2 Chronicles 22, we read the story of Ahaziah, the son of Ahab and Jezebel, who became king of Israel after his father's death. Ahaziah was a wicked king who followed in the footsteps of his parents and led the people of Israel into idolatry and wickedness. He was eventually killed by Jehu, a commander of the army of Israel, who was sent by God to punish Ahaziah for his wickedness. This chapter serves as a reminder of the consequences of following in the footsteps of wickedness. Ahaziah's death serves as a warning to all who would follow in the same path. It also serves as a reminder of God's justice and mercy. Despite Ahaziah's wickedness, God still showed mercy by allowing him to reign for a short time before punishing him for his sins. This chapter also serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God. Ahaziah's death serves as a reminder that God will not tolerate disobedience and that those who follow in the footsteps of wickedness will be punished. It is a reminder that God is just and that He will not allow wickedness to go unpunished. Finally, this chapter serves as a reminder of the importance of repentance. Despite Ahaziah's wickedness, God still showed mercy by allowing him to reign for a short time before punishing him for his sins. This serves as a reminder that God is merciful and that He will forgive those who repent and turn away from their wickedness.