Ahaziah(2)
Ahaziah in the Bible — King of Judah, youngest (2CH 21:17) son of Jehoram (2KI 8:24) son of Jehoshapat. Ahaziah belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 8 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “seizure; vision of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 8 references
- Known Names
- 4 names
- Relationships
- 4 connections
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 (4)
- Hebrew
- אֲחַזְיָהוּ
- Transliteration
- achazəyahu
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h has upheld
- Greek
- Οχοζιας
- Reference
- 2KI 8:24
- Strong's
- H274
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶך יְהוּדָה
- Transliteration
- melek yəhudah
- Meaning
- king of Judah
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς Ιουδα
- Reference
- 2KI 9:16
- Strong's
- H4428, H3063
- Hebrew
- יְהוֹאָחָז
- Transliteration
- yəhoachaz
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h holds
- Greek
- Οχοζιας
- Reference
- 2CH 21:17
- Strong's
- H3059
- Hebrew
- עֲזַרְיָהוּ
- Transliteration
- azarəyahu
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h has helped
- Greek
- Οχοζιας
- Reference
- 2CH 22:6
- Strong's
- H5838
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ahaziah in the Bible?
Ahaziah is described in the Bible as King of Judah, youngest (2CH 21:17) son of Jehoram (2KI 8:24) son of Jehoshapat. Ahaziah belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Ahaziah mean?
The name Ahaziah means “seizure; vision of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.