And he sought Ahaziah: and they caught him, (for he was hid in Samaria,) and brought him to Jehu: and when they had slain him, they buried him: Because, said they, he [is] the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart. So the house of Ahaziah had no power to keep still the kingdom.
Ver. 9. And he sought Ahaziah.] 2 Kings 9:27 .
Because, said they, he is the son of Jehoshaphat:] Holiness hath its honour in the worst hearts. Here also Ahaziah receiveth courtesy from Jehoshaphat's dust.
So the house of Ahaziah had no power to keep still the kingdom.] Either by reason of their tender age, or for want of partakers, or by reason of Athaliah's might.