Ahaziah
Ahaziah in the Bible — King of Israel and son of Ahab (1KI 22:40). Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “seizure; vision of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 3 names
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Biography
The son of Joram and Athaliah who became king of Judah at age 22, Ahaziah reigned only one year. Under his mother's evil influence, he walked in the ways of the house of Ahab. He allied with Joram of Israel against Syria and was killed by Jehu during God's judgment on Ahab's house.
Significance
Ahaziah's brief, wicked reign shows how quickly evil influence can corrupt, and how association with the ungodly can lead to sharing in their judgment.
Key Events
Names & Labels (3)
- Hebrew
- אֲחַזְיָהוּ
- Transliteration
- achazəyahu
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h has upheld
- Greek
- Οχοζιας
- Reference
- 1KI 22:40
- Strong's
- H274
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶךְ שֹׁמְרוֹן
- Transliteration
- melek shoməron
- Meaning
- king of Samaria
- Greek
- βασιλέως Σαμαρείας
- Reference
- 2KI 1:3
- Strong's
- H4428, H8111
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
- Transliteration
- melek yisərael
- Meaning
- king of Israel
- Greek
- βασιλέα Ισραηλ
- Reference
- 2CH 20:35
- Strong's
- H4428, H3478
Family & Relationships (1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ahaziah in the Bible?
Ahaziah is described in the Bible as King of Israel and son of Ahab (1KI 22:40).
What does the name Ahaziah mean?
The name Ahaziah means “seizure; vision of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.