Two and twenty years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Athaliah, the daughter of Omri king of Israel.
Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he ruled for one year in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Athaliah, and she was the daughter of Omri, who had been king of Israel.
This verse introduces King Ahaziah of Judah, telling us he was 22 when he became king, ruled for only one year, and had significant family connections to Israel's royal line.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of the divided kingdom of Israel and Judah, Ahaziah became king of Judah after his father Jehoram, during a time of political instability and idolatry in the region. This verse highlights his brief reign and his mother's lineage, as Athaliah was the daughter of Omri, a notorious king of Israel whose family promoted Baal worship and alliances that corrupted Judah's leadership. Such familial ties underscore the ongoing influence of northern Israel's sinful practices on the southern kingdom.
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