Ahaz
[ ey-haz ]
noun
(in the Bible) a king of Judah, 735?–715? b.c.
Origin of Ahaz
1From Late Latin Achaz, from Greek Áchaz, from Hebrew Āḥāz, probably a shortening of Yəhōʾāḥāz “God grasps the hand”
- Also Douay Bible, A·chaz [ey-kaz] /ˈeɪ kæz/ .
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How to use Ahaz in a sentence
Ahaz was a wicked man and Hezekiah, his son, was a God-fearing king; Josiah was also the pious son of a wicked father.
The Prophet Ezekiel | Arno C. GaebeleinAhaz had recognized the sovereignty of Assyria and visited Tiglath-pileser at Damascus.
The only time-measurer mentioned in the Bible is the dial of Ahaz, which will form the subject of a later chapter.
The Astronomy of the Bible | E. Walter MaunderThis probably necessitated the construction of a new staircase, which would naturally be called the staircase of Ahaz.
The Astronomy of the Bible | E. Walter MaunderAhaz in his extremity called in the aid of Tiglath-Pileser, offering him a heavy bribe and acknowledging his supremacy.
Assyria, Its Princes, Priests and People | A. H. (Archibald Henry) Sayce
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