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2 Chronicles 22:1

2 Chronicles 22:1
And the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in his stead: for the band of men that came with the Arabians to the camp had slain all the eldest. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah reigned.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in his stead,.... He being the only surviving one of…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Made Ahaziah his youngest son king - All the others had been slain by the Arabians, etc.; see the preceding chapter, Ch2…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 22:1-9

We have here an account of the reign of Ahaziah, a short reign (of one year only), yet long enough, unless it had been…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

2Ch 22:1-4 (2Ki 8:25-27). The Reign of Ahaziah

1. the inhabitants of Jerusalem, etc.] This unusual formula is no doubt…