Ahaziah

[ ey-uh-zahy-uh, ey-ha- ]

noun

, Bible.

1. a son of Ahab and his successor as king of Israel, reigned 853?–852? b.c.
2. a king of Judah, 846? b.c.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ahaziah¹

From Hebrew Aḥazyāh, Aḥazyāhū “God grasps (the hand)”

Example Sentences

As Jehoshaphat reigned twenty-five years, he therefore died six years after Ahaziah died.

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As Jehoshaphat reigned twenty-five years, he therefore died five years after Ahaziah died.

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Upon the accession of Ahaziah, the next king, the influence of Athaliah is soon recognised.

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It was this: Ahaziah, a king of Israel, was seriously injured by a fall from the balcony of his house.

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They answered, We are the brothers of Ahaziah: and we go down to Greet the children of the king and the children of the queen.

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