Ahaziah
Americannoun
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a son of Ahab and his successor as king of Israel, reigned 853?–852? b.c.
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a king of Judah, 846? b.c.
Etymology
Origin of Ahaziah
From Hebrew Aḥazyāh, Aḥazyāhū “God grasps (the hand)”
Example Sentences
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Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria in the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and he reigned two years over Israel.
From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall
What dealings did Ahaziah have with the prophet Elijah? 382-386 T.J.
From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall
In terror Joram cried out, "There is treachery, O Ahaziah," and turned his horses to escape by flight.
From The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) by Duncker, Max
When Joram had ruled twelve years over Israel, Ahaziah the son of Jehoram began to rule over Judah.
From The Children's Bible by Sherman, Henry A.
And as he was at the shearing house of the shepherds in the way, Jehu met with the brethren of Ahaziah king of Judah, and said, "Who are ye?"
From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall
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