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When Ahaziah arrived, he went out with Joram to meet Jehu son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> But God had decided that this visit would be Ahaziah’s downfall. While he was there, Ahaziah went out with Joram to meet Jehu grandson of Nimshi, whom the LORD had appointed to destroy the dynasty of Ahab. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> But it was ordained by God that the downfall of Ahaziah should come about through his going to visit Joram. For when he came there, he went out with Jehoram to meet Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Ahaziah’s downfall came from God when he went to visit Joram. When Ahaziah arrived, he went out with Joram to meet Jehu son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And the destruction of Ahaziah was of God by coming to Joram: for when he was come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/22.htm">New King James Version</a> His going to Joram was God’s occasion for Ahaziah’s downfall; for when he arrived, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the destruction of Ahaziah was from God, in that he went to Joram. For when he arrived, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to eliminate the house of Ahab. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now the destruction of Ahaziah was from God, in that he went to Joram. For when he came, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now the destruction of Ahaziah was from God, in that he went to Joram. For when he came, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now the downfall of Ahaziah was from God, in that he went to Joram. And when he came, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom Yahweh had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But the downfall of Ahaziah was ordained by God, in that he went to Joram (Jehoram). For when he arrived there he went out [as an ally] with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Ahaziah’s downfall came from God when he went to Joram. When Ahaziah arrived, he went out with Joram to meet Jehu son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Ahaziah&#8217s downfall came from God when he went to Joram. When Ahaziah arrived, he went out with Joram to meet Jehu son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now the destruction of Ahaziah was of God, in that he went unto Joram: for when he was come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom Jehovah had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> It was during that visit that God had Ahaziah put to death. When Ahaziah arrived at Jezreel, he and Joram went to meet with Jehu grandson of Nimshi. The LORD had already told Jehu to kill every male in Ahab's family, <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now the destruction of Ahaziah was of God, in that he went unto Joram: for when he was come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God brought about Ahaziah's downfall when he went to Joram. He went with Joram to meet Jehu, grandson of Nimshi. (The LORD had anointed Jehu to destroy Ahab's family.) <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> God used this visit to Joram to bring about Ahaziah's downfall. While Ahaziah was there, he and Joram were confronted by a man named Jehu son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had chosen to destroy the dynasty of Ahab. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> God used Ahaziah's visit to Joram to destroy Ahaziah. As soon as he arrived, Ahaziah went out with Joram to attack Nimshi's son Jehu, whom the LORD had appointed to eliminate Ahab's dynasty. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/22.htm">NET Bible</a> God brought about Ahaziah's downfall through his visit to Joram. When Ahaziah arrived, he went out with Joram to meet Jehu son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had commissioned to wipe out Ahab's family. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now the destruction of Ahaziah was of God, in that he went to Joram: for when he had come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the destruction of Ahaziah was from God by coming to Joram: for when he had come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Ahaziah’s downfall came from God when he went to visit Joram. When Ahaziah arrived, he went out with Joram to meet Jehu son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/22.htm">World English Bible</a> Now the destruction of Ahaziah was of God, in that he went to Joram; for when he had come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom Yahweh had anointed to cut off Ahab’s house. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and to come to Joram has been from God [for] the destruction of Ahaziah; and in his coming he has gone out with Jehoram to Jehu son of Nimshi, whom YHWH anointed to cut off the house of Ahab. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and from God hath been the destruction of Ahaziah, to come unto Joram: and in his coming he hath gone out with Jehoram unto Jehu son of Nimshi, whom Jehovah anointed to cut off the house of Ahab. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And from God was the destruction of Ahaziah, for coming to Joram: and in his coming he went forth with Jehoram against Jehu son of Nimshi, whom Jehovah anointed him to cut off the house of Ahab.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For it was the will of God against Ochozias that he should come to Joram: and when he was come should go out also against Jehu the son of Namsi, whom the Lord had anointed to destroy the house of Achab. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Indeed, it was the will of God against Ahaziah that he would go to Joram, and when he had gone, that he also would go out with him against Jehu, the son of Nimshi, whom the Lord had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/22.htm">New American Bible</a> Now from God came Ahaziah’s downfall, that he should join Jehoram; for after his arrival he rode out with Jehoram to Jehu, son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut down the house of Ahab. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But it was ordained by God that the downfall of Ahaziah should come about through his going to visit Joram. For when he came there he went out with Jehoram to meet Jehu son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the destruction of Ahaziah was determined by God, who decreed that he should go to Joram; for when he was come, he went out with Joram to meet Jehu the son of Jamshi, whom the LORD had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the overthrow of Ekhazyah was from before LORD JEHOVAH at the coming to Yoram, and when he came he went out with Yoram to Yahu, son of Imshi, who was anointed from before LORD JEHOVAH, to destroy the house of Akhab.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now the downfall of Ahaziah was of God, in that he went unto Joram; for when he was come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And destruction from God came upon Ochozias in his coming to Joram; for when he had come, Joram went out with him against Jeu the son of Namessei, the anointed of the Lord against the house of Achaab. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/22-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=5386" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/22.htm">Ahaziah Reigns in Judah</a> …6so he returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds they had inflicted on him at Ramah when he fought against Hazael king of Aram. Then Ahaziah son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to Jezreel to visit Joram son of Ahab, because Joram had been wounded. 7<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’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/8395.htm" title="8395: tə·ḇū·saṯ (N-fsc) -- A treading down, ruin, downfall. From buwc; a treading down, i.e. Ruin.">downfall</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ū·mê·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">from God</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: lā·ḇō·w (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">when he went</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to visit</a> <a href="/hebrew/3141.htm" title="3141: yō·w·rām (N-proper-ms) -- Joram. A form of Yhowram; Joram, the name of three Israelites and one Syrian.">Joram.</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ū·ḇə·ḇō·’ōw (Conj-w, Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">When Ahaziah arrived,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yā·ṣā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">he went out</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/3088.htm" title="3088: yə·hō·w·rām (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and ruwm; Jehovah-raised; Jehoram, the name of a Syrian and of three Israelites.">Joram</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3058.htm" title="3058: yê·hū (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is He, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and huw'; Jehovah He; Jehu, the name of five Israelites.">meet Jehu</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5250.htm" title="5250: nim·šî (N-proper-ms) -- Grandfather of Jehu. Probably from mashah; extricated; Nimshi, thefather of Jehu.">of Nimshi,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/4886.htm" title="4886: mə·šā·ḥōw (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To smear, anoint. A primitive root; to rub with oil, i.e. To anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint.">had anointed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3772.htm" title="3772: lə·haḵ·rîṯ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To cut off, cut down. A primitive root; to cut; by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant.">to destroy</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <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.">of Ahab.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/21-19.htm">1 Kings 21:19</a> Tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Have you not murdered a man and seized his land?’ Then tell him that this is also what the LORD says: ‘In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, there also the dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!’” <a href="/2_kings/9-7.htm">2 Kings 9:7</a> And you are to strike down the house of your master Ahab, so that I may avenge the blood of My servants the prophets and the blood of all the servants of the LORD shed by the hand of Jezebel. <a href="/2_kings/9-21.htm">2 Kings 9:21-27</a> “Harness!” Joram shouted, and they harnessed his chariot. Then Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah set out, each in his own chariot, and met Jehu on the property of Naboth the Jezreelite. / When Joram saw Jehu, he asked, “Have you come in peace, Jehu?” “How can there be peace,” he replied, “as long as the idolatry and witchcraft of your mother Jezebel abound?” / Joram turned around and fled, calling out to Ahaziah, “Treachery, Ahaziah!” ... <a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a> You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet. <a href="/2_kings/8-28.htm">2 Kings 8:28-29</a> Then Ahaziah went with Joram son of Ahab to fight against Hazael king of Aram at Ramoth-gilead, and the Arameans wounded Joram. / So King Joram returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds that the Arameans had inflicted on him at Ramah when he fought against Hazael king of Aram. Then Ahaziah son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to Jezreel to visit Joram son of Ahab, because Joram had been wounded. <a href="/2_kings/10-10.htm">2 Kings 10:10</a> Know, then, that not a word the LORD has spoken against the house of Ahab will fail, for the LORD has done what He promised through His servant Elijah.” <a href="/1_kings/21-23.htm">1 Kings 21:23</a> And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel: ‘The dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’ <a href="/2_kings/9-36.htm">2 Kings 9:36-37</a> So they went back and told Jehu, who replied, “This is the word of the LORD, which He spoke through His servant Elijah the Tishbite: ‘On the plot of ground at Jezreel the dogs will devour the flesh of Jezebel. / And Jezebel’s body will lie like dung in the field on the plot of ground at Jezreel, so that no one can say: This is Jezebel.’” <a href="/1_kings/22-34.htm">1 Kings 22:34-38</a> However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!” / The battle raged throughout that day, and the king was propped up in his chariot facing the Arameans. And the blood from his wound ran out onto the floor of the chariot, and that evening he died. / As the sun was setting, the cry rang out in the army: “Every man to his own city, and every man to his own land!” ... <a href="/2_kings/8-25.htm">2 Kings 8:25-27</a> In the twelfth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab over Israel, Ahaziah son of Jehoram became king of Judah. / 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 king of Israel. / And Ahaziah walked in the ways of the house of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD like the house of Ahab, for he was a son-in-law of the house of Ahab. <a href="/1_kings/21-29.htm">1 Kings 21:29</a> “Have you seen how Ahab has humbled himself before Me? Because he has humbled himself before Me, I will not bring the calamity during his days, but I will bring it upon his house in the days of his son.” <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">2 Kings 9:1-3</a> Now Elisha the prophet summoned one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Tuck your cloak under your belt, take this flask of oil, and go to Ramoth-gilead. / When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his companions, and take him to an inner room. / Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!” <a href="/1_kings/21-20.htm">1 Kings 21:20-24</a> When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So you have found me out, my enemy.” He replied, “I have found you out because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the LORD. / This is what the LORD says: ‘I will bring calamity on you and consume your descendants; I will cut off from Ahab every male in Israel, both slave and free. / I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like that of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked My anger and caused Israel to sin.’ ... <a href="/2_kings/9-30.htm">2 Kings 9:30-37</a> Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window. / And as Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, O Zimri, murderer of your master?” / He looked up at the window and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?” And two or three eunuchs looked down at him. ... <a href="/1_kings/22-20.htm">1 Kings 22:20-23</a> And the LORD said, ‘Who will entice Ahab to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one suggested this, and another that. / Then a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ ‘By what means?’ asked the LORD. / And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the destruction of Ahaziah was of God by coming to Joram: for when he was come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab.destruction [heb] treading down<a href="/malachi/4-3.htm">Malachi 4:3</a> And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts.was of God<a href="/2_chronicles/10-15.htm">2 Chronicles 10:15</a> So the king hearkened not unto the people: for the cause was of God, that the LORD might perform his word, which he spake by the hand of Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Deuteronomy 32:35</a> To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.<a href="/judges/14-4.htm">Judges 14:4</a> But his father and his mother knew not that it was of the LORD, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel.he went out<a href="/2_kings/9-21.htm">2 Kings 9:21</a> And Joram said, Make ready. And his chariot was made ready. And Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah went out, each in his chariot, and they went out against Jehu, and met him in the portion of Naboth the Jezreelite.the Lord had<a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a> And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shalt thou anoint to be prophet in thy room.<a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">2 Kings 9:1-7</a> And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the prophets, and said unto him, Gird up thy loins, and take this box of oil in thine hand, and go to Ramothgilead: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/22-6.htm">Ahab</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-2.htm">Ahaziah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-2.htm">Ahazi'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-18.htm">Ahaziah's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-42.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-14.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-16.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-7.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-4.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-10.htm">Downfall</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-6.htm">Jehoram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-5.htm">Jeho'ram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm">Jehu</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-5.htm">Joram</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-20.htm">Nimshi</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-15.htm">Ordained</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/22-8.htm">Ahab</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-8.htm">Ahaziah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-8.htm">Ahazi'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-8.htm">Ahaziah's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-11.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-15.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-21.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-10.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-14.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">Downfall</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-11.htm">Jehoram</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">Jeho'ram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-8.htm">Jehu</a> <a href="/matthew/1-8.htm">Joram</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">Nimshi</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">Ordained</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 22</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/22-1.htm">Ahaziah succeeding, reigns wickedly</a> 5. <a href="/2_chronicles/22-5.htm">in his confederacy with Joram, the son of Ahab, he is slain by Jehu</a> 10. <a href="/2_chronicles/22-10.htm">Athaliah, destroying all the seed royal, save Joash, usurps the kingdom</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/2_chronicles/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Ahaziah’s downfall came from God This phrase indicates divine sovereignty and judgment. Ahaziah's downfall was not merely a result of political or military failure but was orchestrated by God. This reflects the biblical theme that God is in control of the rise and fall of kings (<a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a>). Ahaziah's alliance with the house of Ahab, known for its idolatry and wickedness, positioned him against God's will, leading to his downfall.when he went to visit Joram Joram, also known as Jehoram, was the king of Israel and a son of Ahab. Ahaziah's visit to Joram signifies a political alliance, which was common among neighboring kingdoms for mutual support. However, this alliance was ill-fated due to Joram's association with the sinful practices of Ahab's house. The visit was a critical moment that set the stage for Ahaziah's demise, as it placed him in the path of Jehu, God's appointed instrument of judgment.When Ahaziah arrived Ahaziah's arrival marks the beginning of the fulfillment of God's judgment. His presence in Israel, rather than remaining in Judah, shows his entanglement with the northern kingdom's politics and idolatry. This movement away from his own kingdom can be seen as a departure from God's protection, aligning himself with those under divine judgment.he went out with Joram This action signifies Ahaziah's active participation in the affairs of the northern kingdom. By going out with Joram, Ahaziah is seen as complicit in the sins of Ahab's house. This association with Joram further implicates him in the judgment that was to come upon Ahab's lineage, as prophesied by Elijah (<a href="/1_kings/21-21.htm">1 Kings 21:21-24</a>).to meet Jehu son of Nimshi Jehu, the son of Nimshi, was a commander in the army of Israel. His meeting with Ahaziah and Joram was not coincidental but divinely orchestrated. Jehu's role as an instrument of God's judgment was prophesied by Elijah and later confirmed by Elisha (<a href="/2_kings/9.htm">2 Kings 9:1-13</a>). Jehu's mission was to eradicate the house of Ahab, fulfilling God's judgment against their idolatry and wickedness.whom the LORD had anointed The anointing of Jehu signifies divine appointment and empowerment for a specific task. In the Old Testament, anointing was a sign of being set apart for God's purposes, often associated with kingship or prophetic roles. Jehu's anointing underscores the legitimacy of his actions against Ahab's house, as he was acting under divine authority.to destroy the house of Ahab The destruction of Ahab's house was a fulfillment of prophecy and a demonstration of God's justice. Ahab's lineage was marked by idolatry, particularly the worship of Baal, and the persecution of God's prophets. The eradication of his house was necessary to cleanse Israel from this pervasive sin and to restore the worship of Yahweh. This act of judgment also serves as a type of Christ's ultimate victory over sin and evil, as Jesus is the anointed one who will fully and finally destroy the works of the devil (1 <a href="/john/3-8.htm">John 3:8</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/ahaziah.htm">Ahaziah</a> King of Judah, son of Jehoram and Athaliah, whose reign was marked by idolatry and alliance with the house of Ahab. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joram.htm">Joram (Jehoram)</a> King of Israel, son of Ahab, who was wounded in battle and visited by Ahaziah. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jehu_son_of_nimshi.htm">Jehu son of Nimshi</a> Anointed by God to execute judgment on the house of Ahab, fulfilling the prophecy against Ahab's lineage. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_ahab.htm">The House of Ahab</a> A dynasty in Israel known for its idolatry and opposition to God, particularly through the influence of Queen Jezebel. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The event underscores God's control over the affairs of nations and leaders, orchestrating events to fulfill His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a> God's plans are executed with precision, and His judgments are just. Ahaziah's downfall was not random but divinely orchestrated. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_ungodly_alliances.htm">The Consequences of Ungodly Alliances</a> Ahaziah's alliance with Joram and the house of Ahab led to his downfall. Believers should be cautious about forming alliances that compromise their faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> God's word is reliable and His prophecies are fulfilled. This should encourage believers to trust in God's promises and warnings. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> Ahaziah's disobedience and idolatry led to his demise. Obedience to God is crucial for a life that honors Him and avoids judgment. <a href="/topical/g/god's_use_of_individuals_for_his_purposes.htm">God's Use of Individuals for His Purposes</a> Jehu was anointed for a specific task. God can use anyone, even those who seem unlikely, to accomplish His divine purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 22</a> <a href="/q/why_does_2_chr_22_7_say_god_ordained_ahaziah's_fall.htm">Why does 2 Chronicles 22:7 claim Ahaziah’s downfall was ordained by God through Jehu, yet other passages suggest human decisions and alliances led to his demise? </a> <a href="/q/why_is_jehu's_purge_not_evidenced.htm">If 2 Chronicles 22:8 implies a widespread purge by Jehu in Israel, why is there minimal archaeological or historical evidence of such a large-scale event? </a> <a href="/q/who_was_athaliah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Athaliah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jehu_easily_execute_ahaziah.htm">In 2 Chronicles 22:9, how could Jehu swiftly seize and execute Ahaziah without apparent resistance, given Ahaziah’s royal status and resources?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) And the destruction of Ahaziah was of God.--Literally, And from God came the downtreading of Ahaziah, so that he went to Joram. The coin cidence of the visit with Jehu's rebellion revealed the working of Divine providence. It thus came to pass that the three chief representatives of the house of Ahab--Joram, Jezebel, and Ahaziah--were involved in one catastrophe of ruin; Athaliah, however, escaped for the time. "Downtreading" (teb-sah) occurs here only. (Comp. meb-sah, <a href="/isaiah/22-5.htm" title="For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lord GOD of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying to the mountains.">Isaiah 22:5</a>.)For.--And.With Jehoram.--So <a href="/2_kings/9-21.htm" title="And Joram said, Make ready. And his chariot was made ready. And Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah went out, each in his chariot, and they went out against Jehu, and met him in the portion of Naboth the Jezreelite.">2Kings 9:21</a>.Against Jehu.--Rather, unto Jehu. Kings, l.c., "to meet Jehu."The son of Nimshi--i.e., grandson. Jehu was son of Jehoshaphat, son of Nimshi (<a href="/2_kings/9-2.htm" title="And when you come thither, look out there Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi, and go in, and make him arise up from among his brothers, and carry him to an inner chamber;">2Kings 9:2</a>).Whom the Lord had anointed.--Comp. <a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm" title="And Jehu the son of Nimshi shall you anoint to be king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shall you anoint to be prophet in your room.">1Kings 19:16</a>; <a href="/context/2_kings/9-1.htm" title="And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the prophets, and said to him, Gird up your loins, and take this box of oil in your hand, and go to Ramothgilead:">2Kings 9:1-10</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - He went out with Jehoram against Jehu. The "against" is the simple preposition אֶל, and need intend nothing more than "to meet" Jehu; not to meet him hostilely. What the manner of the meeting was, however, we know from <a href="/2_kings/9-21.htm">2 Kings 9:21, 22, 27, 28</a>. The history of this and following two verses is here given very briefly; much must be filled in to give its full explanation, as in <a href="/2_kings/9-11.htm">2 Kings 9:11-29</a>. Whom the Lord had anointed to out off the house of Ahab; i.e. had raised him to the throne, possessed of the characteristic qualities which he had for this purpose (<a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">2 Kings 9:1-7</a>; <a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a>). Jehu the son of Nimshi. Strictly, "the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi" (<a href="/2_kings/9-2.htm">2 Kings 9:2</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/22-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Ahaziah’s אֲחַזְיָ֔הוּ (’ă·ḥaz·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_274.htm">Strong's 274: </a> Ahaziah -- 'Yah has grasped', the name of several Israelites downfall תְּבוּסַ֣ת (tə·ḇū·saṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8395.htm">Strong's 8395: </a> A treading down, ruin, downfall came הָיְתָה֙ (hā·yə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be from God וּמֵֽאֱלֹהִ֗ים (ū·mê·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative when he went לָב֖וֹא (lā·ḇō·w) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to visit אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Joram. יוֹרָ֑ם (yō·w·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3141.htm">Strong's 3141: </a> Joram When Ahaziah arrived, וּבְבֹא֗וֹ (ū·ḇə·ḇō·’ōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go he went out יָצָ֤א (yā·ṣā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with Joram יְהוֹרָם֙ (yə·hō·w·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3088.htm">Strong's 3088: </a> Jehoram -- 'the LORD is exalted', the name of several Israelites to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to meet Jehu יֵה֣וּא (yê·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3058.htm">Strong's 3058: </a> Jehu -- 'the LORD is He', the name of several Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Nimshi, נִמְשִׁ֔י (nim·šî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5250.htm">Strong's 5250: </a> Nimshi whom אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had anointed מְשָׁח֣וֹ (mə·šā·ḥōw) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4886.htm">Strong's 4886: </a> To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint to destroy לְהַכְרִ֖ית (lə·haḵ·rîṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Ahab. אַחְאָֽב׃ (’aḥ·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_256.htm">Strong's 256: </a> Ahab -- 'father's brother', a king of Israel, also a false prophet <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/22-7.htm">2 Chronicles 22:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/22-7.htm">2 Chronicles 22:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/22-7.htm">2 Chronicles 22:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/22-7.htm">2 Chronicles 22:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/22-7.htm">2 Chronicles 22:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/22-7.htm">2 Chronicles 22:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/22-7.htm">2 Chronicles 22:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/22-7.htm">2 Chronicles 22:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/22-7.htm">2 Chronicles 22:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/22-7.htm">2 Chronicles 22:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-7.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 22:7 Now the destruction of Ahaziah was (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/22-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 22:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 22:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/22-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 22:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 22:8" /></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>