2 Chronicles 22:6 - Exposition
Both places (this and the parallel) tell first that Ahaziah went with Joram against Hazael; then that Joram, being smitten, returned for healing to Jezreel; next that Ahaziah, out of compassion in some sort, went down to see Joram in Jezreel; and lastly, it is here signalized that in that very deed of his, Providence brought it about that Jehu lighted upon the track of him ( 2 Chronicles 22:7-9 ), and he met his end. This feature of the history the writer of Chronicles wishes to exhibit, as usual. Ramah ; i.q. Ramoth-Gilead. Jezreel . This was a town in the Plain of Jezreel (Esdraelon), belonging to the tribe of Issachar. For Azariah read Ahaziah ; compare אֲחַזְיָהוּ ( Ahaziah ) and יְהוֹאָחָז ( Jehoahaz ) , the meaning of both being "held" or "upheld of the Lord."
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