1Ki 22:51 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Kgs 22:51-53: 22:51-53 The tragic story of the rule of Ahaziah in Israel continues in 2 Kgs 1:1-18 . He followed in the evil ways of his parents, Ahab and Jezebel (1 Kgs 21:25-26 ); he worshiped Baal (2 Kgs 1:2 , 16 ) and supported the state religion instituted by Jeroboam I (1 Kgs 12:28-32 ). Ahaziah’s accession and statement of character provide closure to the account of Ahab in 1 Kings and a smooth transition to the continuing story of the divided kingdom in 2 Kings.

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b2 Kgs 1:1-18►

c1 Kgs 21:25-26►

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f1 Kgs 12:28-32►

‏ 1 Kings 22:51

Summary for 1Kgs 22:51-53: 22:51-53 ^a The tragic story of the rule of Ahaziah in Israel continues in 2 Kgs 1:1-18 ^b. He followed in the evil ways of his parents, Ahab and Jezebel (1 Kgs 21:25-26 ^c); he worshiped Baal (2 Kgs 1:2 ^d, 16 ^e) and supported the state religion instituted by Jeroboam I (1 Kgs 12:28-32 ^f). Ahaziah’s accession and statement of character provide closure to the account of Ahab in 1 Kings and a smooth transition to the continuing story of the divided kingdom in 2 Kings.