### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **tᵉbûwçâh**, represented by `{{H8395}}`, refers to a **treading down, i.e. ruin; destruction**. This specific term for ruin is exceptionally rare, appearing only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** in the entirety of the Bible, making its single usage highly significant.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In its sole biblical appearance, `{{H8395}}` describes an act of divine judgment. The **destruction** of King Ahaziah is explicitly stated to be "of God" [[2 Chronicles 22:7]]. This ruin was directly caused by his "coming" `{{H935}}` to visit Joram, which placed him in the path of Jehu. The LORD had anointed Jehu for the specific purpose of carrying out judgment and to "cut off" `{{H3772}}` the wicked house of Ahab, a mission Ahaziah was caught in.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words from its context illuminate the nature of this destruction:
* `{{H430}}` **ʼĕlôhîym** (God): The term for the supreme God. Its use here establishes that Ahaziah's destruction was not an accident of war but a sovereign act. God is presented elsewhere as the creator [[Genesis 1:1]] and the one who fights for His people [[Joshua 23:10]], underscoring His authority to enact such a judgment.
* `{{H935}}` **bôwʼ** (to go or come): This root word, meaning to go or come, signifies the action that triggers the fated event. Ahaziah's decision to "come" to Joram is the catalyst for his demise [[2 Chronicles 22:7]]. This word is also used for God bringing his people to their land [[Ezekiel 34:13]] and for the arrival of His glory [[Isaiah 60:1]].
* `{{H3772}}` **kârath** (to cut off): Defined as to cut down or destroy, this word describes the larger mission Jehu was on. While it can be used for making a covenant [[Genesis 15:18]], here it signifies a decisive and final judgment, as when two parts of a land are to be "cut off" and die [[Zechariah 13:8]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H8395}}` is derived entirely from its pointed use in this single narrative.
* **Divine Sovereignty in Judgment:** The primary theme is that this "destruction" is a direct and purposeful act of God `{{H430}}`. It is not random but a consequence orchestrated to fulfill a divine decree against the house of Ahab [[2 Chronicles 22:7]].
* **Ruin by Association:** The story serves as a stark warning about the consequences of aligning with those under God's judgment. Ahaziah's ruin was a direct result of his "coming" `{{H935}}` to and associating with the house of Ahab.
* **Fulfillment of God's Word:** The "destruction" of Ahaziah is part of the larger action to "cut off" `{{H3772}}` Ahab's lineage, demonstrating that God's declared judgments will be precisely carried out.
### Summary
In summary, `{{H8395}}`, **tᵉbûwçâh**, encapsulates a specific form of destruction: one that is divinely orchestrated and judicially executed. Though used only once, its context in [[2 Chronicles 22:7]] provides a powerful illustration of a "treading down" that fulfills God's sovereign plan. It demonstrates how a person's ruin can be a direct consequence of divine judgment, triggered by an association with those marked for destruction.
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