2 Chronicles 22:1 meaning and explanation

Then the people of Jerusalem made Ahaziah, the youngest son of Jehoram, king in his place, since the raiders who had come into the camp with the Arabs had killed all the older sons. So Ahaziah son of Jehoram became king of Judah.

2 Chronicles 22:1, Berean Standard Bible

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After Jehoram's death, the people of Jerusalem install Ahaziah, the youngest surviving son, because raiders allied with Arabs had killed his older brothers. The verse explains a succession forced by violence: the throne passes to the last heir available.

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