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And Ahaziah his son succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So Ahab died, and his son Ahaziah became the next king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So Ahab slept with his fathers, and Ahaziah his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Ahab rested with his fathers, and his son Ahaziah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Ahab rested with his fathers. Then Ahaziah his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Ahab lay down with his fathers, and his son Ahaziah became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Ahab slept with his fathers, and Ahaziah his son became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Ahab slept with his fathers, and Ahaziah his son became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Ahab slept with his fathers, and Ahaziah his son became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Ahab slept with his fathers [in death], and Ahaziah his son became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahab rested with his ancestors, and his son Ahaziah became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahab rested with his fathers, and his son Ahaziah became king in his place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ahab died, and his son Ahaziah became king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Ahab lay down in death with his ancestors. His son Ahaziah succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />At his death his son Ahaziah succeeded him as king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />That's how Ahab died, just as his ancestors had, and his son Ahaziah became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Ahab rested with his fathers, and his son Ahaziah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ahab passed away. His son Ahaziah replaced him as king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Ahab lies with his fathers, and his son Ahaziah reigns in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Ahab lieth with his fathers, and Ahaziah his son reigneth in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Ahab will lie down with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son will reign in his stead.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So Achab slept with his fathers, and Ochozias his son reigned in his stead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, Ahab slept with his fathers. And Ahaziah, his son, reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ahab rested with his ancestors, and his son Ahaziah succeeded him as king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Ahab slept with his ancestors; and his son Ahaziah succeeded him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Akhab fell asleep with his parents, and Ekhazyah his son reigned after him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Achaab slept with his fathers, and Ochozias his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/22-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=9125" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Ahab's Defeat and Death</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">39</span>As for the rest of the acts of Ahab, along with all his accomplishments and the ivory palace and all the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? <span class="reftext">40</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/256.htm" title="256: ’aḥ·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- Once oechab; from 'ach and 'ab; brother of father; Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon.">And Ahab</a> <a href="/hebrew/7901.htm" title="7901: way·yiš·kaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To lie down. A primitive root; to lie down.">rested</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·ṯāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">his fathers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his son</a> <a href="/hebrew/274.htm" title="274: ’ă·ḥaz·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or rachazyahuw; from 'achaz and Yahh; Jah has seized; Achazjah, the name of a Jewish and an Israelite king.">Ahaziah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: way·yim·lōḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">reigned</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·tāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">in his place.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-34.htm">2 Chronicles 18:34</a></span><br />The battle raged throughout that day, and the king of Israel propped himself up in his chariot facing the Arameans until evening. And at sunset he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm">2 Chronicles 21:1</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/16-28.htm">1 Kings 16:28</a></span><br />And Omri rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria, and his son Ahab reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/1-17.htm">2 Kings 1:17</a></span><br />So Ahaziah died according to the word of the LORD that Elijah had spoken. And since he had no son, Jehoram succeeded him in the second year of the reign of Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat over Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/3-1.htm">2 Kings 3:1</a></span><br />In the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat’s reign over Judah, Jehoram son of Ahab became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria twelve years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/8-16.htm">2 Kings 8:16</a></span><br />In the fifth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab over Israel, Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat succeeded his father as king of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-29.htm">2 Kings 9:29</a></span><br />(In the eleventh year of Joram son of Ahab, Ahaziah had become king over Judah.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/10-34.htm">2 Kings 10:34-36</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Jehu, along with all his accomplishments and all his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? / And Jehu rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria, and his son Jehoahaz reigned in his place. / So the duration of Jehu’s reign over Israel in Samaria was twenty-eight years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-1.htm">2 Kings 22:1</a></span><br />Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-31.htm">2 Chronicles 20:31</a></span><br />So Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/22-2.htm">2 Chronicles 22:2</a></span><br />Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. His mother’s name was Athaliah, the granddaughter of Omri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-8.htm">Matthew 1:8</a></span><br />Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-9.htm">Matthew 1:9</a></span><br />Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-10.htm">Matthew 1:10</a></span><br />Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-11.htm">Matthew 1:11</a></span><br />and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.</p><p class="hdg">slept</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">1 Kings 2:10</a></b></br> So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm">1 Kings 11:21</a></b></br> And when Hadad heard in Egypt that David slept with his fathers, and that Joab the captain of the host was dead, Hadad said to Pharaoh, Let me depart, that I may go to mine own country.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/14-31.htm">1 Kings 14:31</a></b></br> And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And his mother's name <i>was</i> Naamah an Ammonitess. And Abijam his son reigned in his stead.</p><p class="hdg">Ahaziah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-51.htm">1 Kings 22:51</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/1-2.htm">2 Kings 1:2,17</a></b></br> And Ahaziah fell down through a lattice in his upper chamber that <i>was</i> in Samaria, and was sick: and he sent messengers, and said unto them, Go, inquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron whether I shall recover of this disease… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-35.htm">2 Chronicles 20:35</a></b></br> And after this did Jehoshaphat king of Judah join himself with Ahaziah king of Israel, who did very wickedly:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/22-39.htm">Ahab</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-11.htm">Ahaziah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-10.htm">Ahazi'ah</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-4.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-28.htm">Lieth</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-29.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-28.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-39.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-28.htm">Rested</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-5.htm">Slept</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-6.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-28.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm">Ahab</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-49.htm">Ahaziah</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-49.htm">Ahazi'ah</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">Lieth</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-45.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">Rested</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">Slept</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-1.htm">Ahab, seduced by false prophets, by Michaiah's word, is slain at Ramoth Gilead</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-37.htm">The dogs lick up his blood, and Ahaziah succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm">Jehoshaphat's good reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-45.htm">His acts</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-46.htm">Jehoram succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-51.htm">Ahaziah's evil reign</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And Ahab rested with his fathers</b><br>This phrase indicates the death of King Ahab, the seventh king of Israel, who reigned from approximately 874 to 853 BC. The expression "rested with his fathers" is a common biblical euphemism for death, suggesting burial in a family tomb or joining ancestors in the afterlife. Ahab's reign was marked by significant idolatry, largely influenced by his marriage to Jezebel, a Phoenician princess who promoted the worship of Baal. His death fulfilled the prophecy given by the prophet Elijah in <a href="/1_kings/21-19.htm">1 Kings 21:19</a>, where it was foretold that dogs would lick Ahab's blood. This phrase also reflects the biblical theme of the consequences of sin and disobedience to God, as Ahab's life and reign were characterized by turning away from the Lord.<p><b>and his son Ahaziah reigned in his place</b><br>Ahaziah, Ahab's son, succeeded him as king of Israel. His reign, which lasted from approximately 853 to 852 BC, was brief and continued in the idolatrous practices of his father. Ahaziah's rule is noted for his alliance with Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, and his unsuccessful attempt to revive maritime trade by building ships at Ezion-Geber, as recorded in <a href="/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48-49</a>. The transition of power from Ahab to Ahaziah highlights the dynastic succession common in ancient Near Eastern monarchies. Ahaziah's reign is also significant in the biblical narrative for its continuation of the spiritual decline of Israel, setting the stage for further prophetic confrontations, particularly with the prophet Elijah. This phrase underscores the biblical principle of generational influence, where the actions and faith of one generation impact the next.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahab.htm">Ahab</a></b><br>The seventh king of Israel, known for his idolatry and marriage to Jezebel, which led Israel into sin. His reign was marked by conflict with prophets like Elijah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahaziah.htm">Ahaziah</a></b><br>The son of Ahab who succeeded him as king. His reign continued the idolatrous practices of his father, leading to further decline in Israel's spiritual state.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The northern kingdom, often in conflict with Judah and surrounding nations. Under Ahab's rule, Israel faced significant spiritual and political challenges.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rested_with_his_fathers.htm">Rested with his fathers</a></b><br>A phrase indicating Ahab's death and burial, a common expression in the Old Testament signifying the end of a king's reign.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/reigned_in_his_place.htm">Reigned in his place</a></b><br>This transition of power highlights the continuation of a dynasty, despite the moral and spiritual failures of its leaders.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_idolatry.htm">The Consequences of Idolatry</a></b><br>Ahab's reign is a stark reminder of the dangers of turning away from God and embracing idolatry. His actions led to personal and national consequences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_legacy.htm">Leadership and Legacy</a></b><br>The transition from Ahab to Ahaziah shows how a leader's choices can impact future generations. It's crucial to lead with integrity and faithfulness to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a></b><br>Despite Ahab's failures, there were moments when he showed remorse. This highlights the importance of repentance and seeking God's mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>Even when leaders fail, God's sovereign plan continues. He uses even flawed individuals to accomplish His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a></b><br>Throughout Ahab's reign, prophets like Elijah played a critical role in calling the king and the nation back to God. This underscores the importance of heeding God's messengers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_1_kings_20_and_other_texts_on_ahab_compare.htm">How do the details of King Ahab's military campaigns in 1 Kings 20 align or conflict with other biblical passages about his reign?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_athaliah_both_omri's_granddaughter_and_ahaziah's_mother.htm">If 2 Chronicles 22:2 identifies Athaliah as the granddaughter of Omri, how can the timeline accurately place her as Ahaziah's mother?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_josiah's_timeline.htm">How do we reconcile the timeline of Josiah's reign in 2 Kings 22:1 with other historical and biblical sources referencing his lineage and age?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_ahab_seek_micaiah's_counsel.htm">In 1 Kings 22:6-8, why does Ahab distrust Micaiah's prophecies but still seek his counsel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 40.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah</span> ["Whom Jehovah upholds." The name suggests that, notwithstanding his idolatries, Ahab cannot have completely abandoned the worship of the Lord] <span class="cmt_word">his son reigned in his stead.</span> <span class="accented">Reign of Jehoshaphat</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/22-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Ahab</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחְאָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(’aḥ·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_256.htm">Strong's 256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahab -- 'father's brother', a king of Israel, also a false prophet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rested</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁכַּ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·kaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7901.htm">Strong's 7901: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lie down</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his fathers,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבֹתָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ahaziah</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחַזְיָ֥הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥaz·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_274.htm">Strong's 274: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahaziah -- 'Yah has grasped', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">reigned</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yim·lōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his place.</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחְתָּֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(taḥ·tāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/22-40.htm">1 Kings 22:40 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/22-40.htm">1 Kings 22:40 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/22-40.htm">1 Kings 22:40 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/22-40.htm">1 Kings 22:40 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/22-40.htm">1 Kings 22:40 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/22-40.htm">1 Kings 22:40 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/22-40.htm">1 Kings 22:40 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/22-40.htm">1 Kings 22:40 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/22-40.htm">1 Kings 22:40 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/22-40.htm">1 Kings 22:40 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/22-40.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 22:40 So Ahab slept with his fathers (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/22-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 22:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 22:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:41" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>