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.
Ahaziah was forty-two years old when he became king, and he ruled in Jerusalem for one year. His mother's name was Athaliah, and she was the daughter of Omri.
This verse introduces King Ahaziah of Judah, telling us his age when he became king, how long he ruled, and identifying his mother Athaliah.
📚 Historical Context
Ahaziah was a king of Judah who ascended to the throne after the death of his father, Jehoram, during a time of political instability in the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah. His mother, Athaliah, came from the royal line of the northern kingdom, specifically as the daughter of Omri, a king known for his idolatry, which likely influenced Ahaziah's own brief and troubled reign. This verse highlights the ongoing pattern in the biblical narrative where kings' family ties often determined their faithfulness or unfaithfulness to God.
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