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.
The people of Jerusalem made Ahaziah, the youngest son, king to replace his father. This happened because the raiders who came with the Arabs to attack their camp had killed all of his older brothers. So Ahaziah, son of King Jehoram of Judah, became king.
The writer is explaining how Ahaziah became king of Judah not by normal succession, but because enemy raiders had killed all his older brothers, leaving only him alive.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical account of 2 Chronicles, Ahaziah became king of Judah after his older brothers were killed in a raid by Arabians who attacked the royal camp, leaving the kingdom in a state of crisis. This event unfolded during a turbulent period in Judah's history, marked by internal strife and external threats under the rule of Ahaziah's father, Jehoram. The people of Jerusalem then selected Ahaziah, the youngest son, to take the throne in an effort to restore order and continuity.
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