2 Chronicles 22:6

And he returned to be healed in Jezreel because of the wounds which were given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab at Jezreel, because he was sick.

And he returned {H7725} to be healed {H7495} in Jezreel {H3157} because of the wounds {H4347} which were given {H5221} him at Ramah {H7414}, when he fought {H3898} with Hazael {H2371} king {H4428} of Syria {H758}. And Azariah {H5838} the son {H1121} of Jehoram {H3088} king {H4428} of Judah {H3063} went down {H3381} to see {H7200} Jehoram {H3088} the son {H1121} of Ahab {H256} at Jezreel {H3157}, because he was sick {H2470}.

He returned to Yizre'el to be healed of the wounds which they had inflicted on him at Ramah while fighting Haza'el king of Aram. Achazyah the son of Y'horam, king of Y'hudah, went down to visit Y'horam the son of Ach'av in Yizre'el, because he was not feeling well.

so he returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds they had inflicted on him at Ramah when he fought against Hazael king of Aram. Then Ahaziah son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to Jezreel to visit Joram son of Ahab, because Joram had been wounded.

And he returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which they had given him at Ramah, when he fought against Hazael king of Syria. And Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab in Jezreel, because he was sick.

Commentary

2 Chronicles 22:6 describes a pivotal moment in the intertwined reigns of the kings of Judah and Israel, highlighting the consequences of their alliances and the fragility of human life.

Context

This verse follows the battle at Ramothgilead (Ramah in this verse), where Joram (also known as Jehoram), the King of Israel, was wounded while fighting against Hazael, the King of Syria. Joram, son of the infamous King Ahab, had allied with Ahaziah (also called Azariah in this verse, and Jehoahaz in other texts), the King of Judah. Ahaziah was the son of Jehoram (King of Judah) and Athaliah, Ahab's daughter, making him Joram's nephew and a direct descendant of the wicked house of Ahab through his mother. This close familial tie explains the dangerous alliance between the two kingdoms, which often led Judah astray. Joram returned to Jezreel, a royal city, to recover from his injuries. Ahaziah, King of Judah, then traveled to Jezreel to visit his ailing uncle, a visit that would prove fateful.

Key Themes

  • Consequences of Unholy Alliances: The alliance between Judah and Israel, particularly with the wicked house of Ahab, consistently brought trouble and divine judgment upon Judah. Ahaziah's decision to fight alongside Joram, and then to visit him, placed him directly in harm's way, leading to his swift demise shortly after this verse (2 Chronicles 22:7-9).
  • Human Vulnerability: Even kings, despite their power and armies, are susceptible to injury, sickness, and death. Joram's "wounds" and "sickness" underscore the universal reality of human frailty.
  • Divine Providence: While not explicitly stated, the events unfolding in Jezreel are part of God's larger plan to bring judgment upon the house of Ahab and those associated with them, as prophesied. This visit sets the stage for the dramatic events orchestrated by Jehu.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV uses "wounds" and "sick." The Hebrew term for "wounds" (ืžึทื›ึผื•ึนืช, makkot) implies severe blows or stripes, indicating serious injury. The term "sick" (ื—ึธืœึธื”, chalah) can mean to be ill, weak, or severely injured, reinforcing the gravity of Joram's condition. The dual naming of Ahaziah as "Azariah" in this verse is a common scribal variant or alternative name for the same individual in the biblical text, which can sometimes cause confusion for modern readers but refers to the same King of Judah.

Practical Application

This verse serves as a historical illustration of several timeless principles:

  • Discernment in Associations: The narrative cautions against forming close alliances or friendships that lead one away from righteous paths. Just as Ahaziah's association with the house of Ahab proved detrimental, believers today are called to exercise discernment in their relationships and partnerships, both personal and spiritual.
  • Recognizing God's Sovereignty: Even in moments of human conflict and suffering, God's overarching plan is at work. The events surrounding Joram's injury and Ahaziah's visit were providentially ordered to fulfill divine judgments and advance God's purposes.
  • Empathy for the Suffering: While the kings' spiritual state was compromised, Ahaziah's act of visiting a wounded relative, however ill-fated, speaks to the human inclination to care for the sick.
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Cross-References

  • 2 Kings 9:15 (3 votes)

    But king Joram was returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria.) And Jehu said, If it be your minds, [then] let none go forth [nor] escape out of the city to go to tell [it] in Jezreel.

  • 2 Kings 8:29 (2 votes)

    And king Joram went back to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him at Ramah, when he fought against Hazael king of Syria. And Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Joram the son of Ahab in Jezreel, because he was sick.

  • 2 Chronicles 22:1 (2 votes)

    ยถ 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.

  • 2 Kings 10:13 (2 votes)

    Jehu met with the brethren of Ahaziah king of Judah, and said, Who [are] ye? And they answered, We [are] the brethren of Ahaziah; and we go down to salute the children of the king and the children of the queen.

  • 2 Kings 10:14 (2 votes)

    And he said, Take them alive. And they took them alive, and slew them at the pit of the shearing house, [even] two and forty men; neither left he any of them.

  • 2 Chronicles 22:7 (2 votes)

    And the destruction of Ahaziah was of God by coming to Joram: for when he was come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab.

  • 2 Chronicles 21:17 (2 votes)

    And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons.