Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned two years over Israel.
What does 1 Kings 22:51 mean?
Ahaziah's reign was very short, not two years; some sinners God makes quick work with.
Key themes
WisdomJustice and mercyPeaceTemple
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Keep this verse inside 1 Kings 22:51-53 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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Glossary
- Jehoshaphat Person
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Jehovah-judged. (1. ) One of David’s body-guard ( 1 Chr. 11:43 ). (2. ) One of the priests who accompanied the removal of the ark to Jerusalem ( 1 Chr. 15:24 ).
- Samaria Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.
- Ahab Person
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Father’s brother. (1. ) The son of Omri, whom he succeeded as the seventh king of Israel. His history is recorded in 1 Kings 16-22. His wife was Jezebel (q. v. ), who exercised a very evil influence over him.