Ahaz
Ahaz in the Bible — King of Judah, son of Jotham (2KI 15:38). Ahaz belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 6 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “one that takes or possesses”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 6 references
- Known Names
- 3 names
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Biography
The son of Jotham who became king of Judah, Ahaz was one of the most wicked kings of Judah. He practiced idolatry, burned his sons as offerings, and desecrated the temple. When threatened by Syria and Israel, he appealed to Assyria rather than God, bringing Judah under Assyrian domination. He even made a replica of a pagan altar and placed it in God's temple.
Significance
Ahaz exemplifies spiritual apostasy and the consequences of trusting in political alliances rather than God, demonstrating how far a leader can fall from his godly heritage.
Key Events
Names & Labels (3)
- Hebrew
- אָחָז
- Transliteration
- achaz
- Meaning
- he has grasped
- Greek
- Αχαζ
- Reference
- 2KI 15:38
- Strong's
- H271
- Hebrew
- מֶּלֶךְ אָחָז
- Transliteration
- melek achaz
- Meaning
- king Ahaz
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς Αχαζ
- Reference
- 2KI 16:10
- Strong's
- H4428, H271
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶך יְהוּדָה
- Transliteration
- melek yəhudah
- Meaning
- king of Judah
- Greek
- βασιλεῖ Ιουδα
- Reference
- 2KI 17:1
- Strong's
- H4428, H3063
Notes
He did not do right in the sight of the LORD as David his father had done (2CH 28:1)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ahaz in the Bible?
Ahaz is described in the Bible as King of Judah, son of Jotham (2KI 15:38). Ahaz belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Ahaz mean?
The name Ahaz means “one that takes or possesses” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.