2 kings 8:26 - Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Athaliah the daughter of Omri king of Israel.
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What does "2 kings 8:26" mean?
This verse provides key historical information about King Ahaziah of Judah:
"Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he began to reign;" This states Ahaziah's age when he ascended to the throne of Judah.
"and he reigned one year in Jerusalem." This indicates the short duration of his reign.
"His mother's name was Athaliah the daughter of Omri king of Israel." This identifies his mother and, more importantly, her lineage. She was the daughter of Omri, a significant king of Israel (the northern kingdom that had separated from Judah). This connection to the northern kingdom's royal family is important for understanding the political and religious influences on Ahaziah's reign. Athaliah's later actions (usurping the throne and promoting Baal worship) had significant repercussions for Judah.
2 kings 8:26 - Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Athaliah the daughter of Omri king of Israel.
What does "2 kings 8:26" mean?
This verse provides key historical information about King Ahaziah of Judah:
"Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he began to reign;" This states Ahaziah's age when he ascended to the throne of Judah.
"and he reigned one year in Jerusalem." This indicates the short duration of his reign.
"His mother's name was Athaliah the daughter of Omri king of Israel." This identifies his mother and, more importantly, her lineage. She was the daughter of Omri, a significant king of Israel (the northern kingdom that had separated from Judah). This connection to the northern kingdom's royal family is important for understanding the political and religious influences on Ahaziah's reign. Athaliah's later actions (usurping the throne and promoting Baal worship) had significant repercussions for Judah.