Key Figures — 2 Chronicles 22

4 figures

1. Ahaziah

   King of Judah

   Ahaziah became king of Judah and reigned for one year. He followed the ways of the house of Ahab, influenced by his mother Athaliah, and did evil in the sight of the Lord.

   Related passages

   • 2 Kings Chapter 8 (Ahaziah's reign and his connection to the house of Ahab)
   • 2 Chronicles Chapter 21 (Background on Ahaziah's father, Jehoram)

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2. Athaliah

   Mother of Ahaziah and influencer of his reign

   Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, influenced her son Ahaziah to walk in the ways of the house of Ahab, leading him to do evil.

   Related passages

   • 2 Kings Chapter 11 (Athaliah's usurpation of the throne)
   • 1 Kings Chapter 16 (Background on Ahab and Jezebel)

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3. Jehu

   King of Israel and executor of God's judgment

   Jehu was anointed by God to destroy the house of Ahab. He executed judgment on Ahaziah, who was visiting Joram, king of Israel.

   Related passages

   • 2 Kings Chapter 9 (Jehu's anointing and execution of judgment)
   • 2 Kings Chapter 10 (Jehu's further actions against the house of Ahab)

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4. Joram

   King of Israel and ally of Ahaziah

   Joram, also known as Jehoram, was the king of Israel and an ally of Ahaziah. He was wounded in battle against Hazael, king of Aram.

   Related passages

   • 2 Kings Chapter 8 (Joram's reign and alliance with Ahaziah)
   • 2 Kings Chapter 9 (Joram's death at the hands of Jehu)

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