2 Kings 8:26
2 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“Two and twenty years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Athaliah, the daughter of Omri king of Israel.”2 Kings 8:26
What Does 2 Kings 8:26 Mean?
2 Kings 8:26 is found in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 8, verse 26 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to 2 Kings 8:26 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Kings 8:18“And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for the daughter of Ahab was his wife: and he did evil in the sight of the LORD.”2 Kings 11:1“And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.”2 Chronicles 22:2“Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also was Athaliah the daughter of Omri.”1 Kings 16:16“And the people that were encamped heard say, Zimri hath conspired, and hath also slain the king: wherefore all Israel made Omri, the captain of the host, king over Israel that day in the camp.”2 Kings 13:1“In the three and twentieth year of Joash the son of Ahaziah king of Judah Jehoahaz the son of Jehu began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned seventeen years.”2 Chronicles 18:1“Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab.”2 Kings 9:21“And Joram said, Make ready. And his chariot was made ready. And Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah went out, each in his chariot, and they went out against Jehu, and met him in the portion of Naboth the Jezreelite.”2 Kings 11:13“And when Athaliah heard the noise of the guard and of the people, she came to the people into the temple of the LORD.”2 Chronicles 22:5“He walked also after their counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Syria at Ramothgilead: and the Syrians smote Joram.”
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AhaziahAthaliahOmriJerusalem
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