2 Kings 9:29
And in the eleventh year of Joram the son of Ahab began Ahaziah to reign over Judah.
Original Language Analysis
אַחַ֣ת
And in the eleventh
H259
אַחַ֣ת
And in the eleventh
Strong's:
H259
Word #:
2 of 11
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה
H6240
עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה
Strong's:
H6240
Word #:
3 of 11
ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
לְיוֹרָ֖ם
of Joram
H3141
לְיוֹרָ֖ם
of Joram
Strong's:
H3141
Word #:
5 of 11
joram, the name of three israelites and one syrian
בֶּן
the son
H1121
בֶּן
the son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
6 of 11
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
אַחְאָ֑ב
of Ahab
H256
אַחְאָ֑ב
of Ahab
Strong's:
H256
Word #:
7 of 11
achab, the name of a king of israel and of a prophet at babylon
אֲחַזְיָ֖ה
began Ahaziah
H274
אֲחַזְיָ֖ה
began Ahaziah
Strong's:
H274
Word #:
9 of 11
achazjah, the name of a jewish and an israelite king
Historical Context
Historical Setting: 2 Kings 9 takes place during Jehu's dynasty and the violent purge of Baal worship, around 841 BCE. The chapter's theme (Jehu's Violent Revolution) reflects the historical reality of violent political revolution motivated by zeal for Yahweh but lacking genuine heart transformation. Archaeological evidence from this period includes royal inscriptions, administrative documents, and material culture that corroborate the biblical account while providing additional context for understanding the political and social dynamics at work.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this verse contribute to understanding the theological message of 2 Kings 9 regarding divine judgment executed on ahab's house?
- What does this passage reveal about God's character, particularly His justice, mercy, and faithfulness to covenant promises?
- In what practical ways should this text shape contemporary Christian thinking about faithfulness, worship, and obedience to God?
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Analysis & Commentary
And in the eleventh year of Joram the son of Ahab began Ahaziah to reign over Judah.
This verse contributes to the overall theme of chapter 9: Divine judgment executed on Ahab's house. During this period, Israel and Judah struggled with persistent idolatry, particularly Baal worship introduced under Ahab and Jezebel.
The narrative demonstrates God's justice in judging covenant unfaithfulness while maintaining His ultimate purposes for redemption.