2 Chronicles 22:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And he returned to be healed in Jezreel because of the wounds which were given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab at Jezreel, because he was sick.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →After being wounded at Ramah, Jehoram returns to Jezreel to recover; Ahaziah (called Azariah here) visits his uncle to see him.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 22:6
The wounded Jehoram heals at Jezreel; Ahaziah visits him there.
What Does 2 Chronicles 22:6 Mean?
The battle wound forces a withdrawal. Jehoram (the Israeli king) retreats to Jezreel in the northern kingdom to heal. Ahaziah accompanies him, traveling north from Judah to visit his wounded uncle. This visit—seemingly an act of family loyalty—places Ahaziah in the exact location where the next crisis will unfold, showing how his alignment with the house of Ahab brings him into danger.
The verse names Ahaziah here as 'Azariah,' a variant name (both were used for him). His presence in Jezreel during Jehoram's illness is significant: he will not leave before Jehu's coup begins, putting him at ground zero for the judgment on Ahab's house.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 22:6
What does 2 Chronicles 22:6 mean?
After being wounded at Ramah, Jehoram returns to Jezreel to recover; Ahaziah (called Azariah here) visits his uncle to see him.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 22:6?
The wounded Jehoram heals at Jezreel; Ahaziah visits him there.