22:1-9
Jehoram’s youngest son, Ahaziah, became king because raiders had killed all his older sons. He became king at age twenty two, but only reigned for one year. Sadly he followed the ways of Ahab, encouraged by his mother, he allied himself with Joram, son of Ahab. Ahaziah went to see Joram, son of Ahab, who was wounded, but the Lord brought about his downfall. The message of Chronicles is that the determining factor is whether or not we follow the Lord.
22:10-12
His evil mother, Athaliah, saw that her son was dead, so she proceeded to destroy the whole royal family. However, Jehosheba rescued Joash and kept him safe, he would become a good king. He remained hidden for six years while Athaliah ruled.
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