2Ki 8:28-29 | KingComments | STEP | Jehoram is succeeded by his son Ahaziah. The time when Ahaziah began to rule is linked to the reign of Jehoram, the son of Ahab. This man went totally in the way of the house of Ahab, for his mother was a daughter of Ahab and Jezebel ( ). Here it says that she was “the granddaughter of Omri, king of Israel” ( ). She walked in the spirit of this wicked man Omri, as did her father Ahab, Omri’s son. This whole godless influence was also strengthened by her mother Jezebel’s demonic upbringing. In the Holy Spirit prepares the stage for the events described in 2 Kings 9-10. He led the ways of these wicked people and prepared them to receive judgment.

‏ 2 Kings 8:28-29

Ahaziah King of Judah

Jehoram is succeeded by his son Ahaziah. The time when Ahaziah began to rule is linked to the reign of Jehoram, the son of Ahab. This man went totally in the way of the house of Ahab, for his mother was a daughter of Ahab and Jezebel (2Kgs 8:18). Here it says that she was “the granddaughter of Omri, king of Israel” (2Kgs 8:26). She walked in the spirit of this wicked man Omri, as did her father Ahab, Omri’s son. This whole godless influence was also strengthened by her mother Jezebel’s demonic upbringing.

In 2Kgs 8:28-29 the Holy Spirit prepares the stage for the events described in 2 Kings 9-10. He led the ways of these wicked people and prepared them to receive judgment.