King Ahaziah
2 Chronicles 22:1-9

Ahaziah Rules in Judah

2 Chronicles 22:1-9

• Ahaziah became Judah's next king, mosly by default, since all of his older brothers were killed. (v. 1)
• Ahaziah did evil and his mother encouraged him. (v. 3-4)
• Ahaziah made an alliance with the northern kingdom, but it led to disaster. (v. 5-7)
• Ahaziah was killed. He was given a decent burial (see 2 Kings 9:28) because he was a grandson of Jehoshaphat. (v. 8-9)
• Ahaziah left no sons old enough to be king.
• "The dynasty is at it's loewst ebb. And the stage is set for the entry of a monster."