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.

2 CHRONICLES 22:6KJV
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2 Chronicles 22:6 (KJV)

What does 2 Chronicles 22:6 mean?

2 Chronicles 22:6 describes how King Jehoram of Israel returned to Jezreel to recover from wounds he received in battle against Hazael, king of Syria, at Ramah. During this time, Azariah, the king of Judah, went to visit Jehoram in Jezreel because Jehoram was sick from his injuries.

This verse is set during a period of conflict between Israel and Syria. Jehoram, the king of Israel, was injured in battle and went to Jezreel, a city in northern Israel, to heal. Azariah (also called Ahaziah), the king of Judah and Jehoram’s relative, traveled to see him while he was recovering, which sets up events that follow in the next verses.

The Hebrew behind 2 Chronicles 22:6

  • "returned" (שׁוּב, shuv): This word means to turn back or return. Here, it highlights that Jehoram left the battlefield and went back to Jezreel, not just for a visit but specifically to recover.
  • "healed" (רָפָא, rapha): This word means to be healed or to recover. The verse emphasizes Jehoram’s need for physical recovery, not just rest.
  • "wounds" (מַכָּה, makkah): This word refers to a blow or wound, often from battle. The use of this word shows that Jehoram’s condition was serious and directly related to the fighting.
  • "see" (רָאָה, ra’ah): This word means to see or visit. Azariah’s visit was intentional, showing a relationship or alliance between the two kings.

Why 2 Chronicles 22:6 matters

  • This verse clarifies the connection between the kings of Israel and Judah at this time, showing that their families and political interests were closely linked.
  • The detail about Jehoram’s wounds and Azariah’s visit sets up the events that follow, including the downfall of both kings, which is a key theme in this part of Chronicles.
  • Understanding the location names and the reason for Jehoram’s presence in Jezreel helps make sense of the historical and geographical context of the story.

Where else these words appear

“Hazael” Hebrew H2371 · used in 21 verses

  • 1 Kings 19:15 And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael to be king over Syria:
  • 2 Kings 8:15 And it came to pass on the morrow, that he took a thick cloth, and dipped it in water, and spread it on his face, so that he died: and Hazael reigned in his stead.
  • 2 Kings 12:18 And Jehoash king of Judah took all the hallowed things that Jehoshaphat, and Jehoram, and Ahaziah, his fathers, kings of Judah, had dedicated, and his own hallowed things, and all the gold that was found in the treasures of the house of the LORD, and in the king's house, and sent it to Hazael king of Syria: and he went away from Jerusalem.

“Jehoram” Hebrew H3088 · used in 26 verses

  • 1 Kings 22:50 And Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.
  • 2 Kings 9:17 And there stood a watchman on the tower in Jezreel, and he spied the company of Jehu as he came, and said, I see a company. And Joram said, Take an horseman, and send to meet them, and let him say, Is it peace?
  • 2 Chronicles 21:3 And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he was the firstborn.

“Jezreel” Hebrew H3157 · used in 32 verses

  • Joshua 15:56 And Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah,
  • 1 Kings 18:45 And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode, and went to Jezreel.
  • 2 Kings 9:36 Wherefore they came again, and told him. And he said, This is the word of the LORD, which he spake by his servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying, In the portion of Jezreel shall dogs eat the flesh of Jezebel:

“Ramah” Hebrew H7414 · used in 35 verses

  • Joshua 18:25 Gibeon, and Ramah, and Beeroth,
  • 1 Samuel 16:13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
  • 1 Kings 15:22 Then king Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah; none was exempted: and they took away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha had builded; and king Asa built with them Geba of Benjamin, and Mizpah.