Ahaziah
[ ey-uh-zahy-uh, ey-ha- ]
noun
a son of Ahab and his successor as king of Israel, reigned 853?–852? b.c. 1 Kings 22:40.
a king of Judah, 846? b.c. 2 Kings 8:24.
Origin of Ahaziah
1From Hebrew Aḥazyāh, Aḥazyāhū “God grasps (the hand)”
Words Nearby Ahaziah
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
How to use Ahaziah in a sentence
As Jehoshaphat reigned twenty-five years, he therefore died six years after Ahaziah died.
The Bible | John E. RemsburgAs Jehoshaphat reigned twenty-five years, he therefore died five years after Ahaziah died.
The Bible | John E. RemsburgUpon the accession of Ahaziah, the next king, the influence of Athaliah is soon recognised.
Notable Women of Olden Time | AnonymousIt was this: Ahaziah, a king of Israel, was seriously injured by a fall from the balcony of his house.
A Life of St. John for the Young | George Ludington WeedThey answered, We are the brothers of Ahaziah: and we go down to Greet the children of the king and the children of the queen.
Browse