(Jehovah sustains). Son of Ahab, and his successor on the throne of Israel, as the eighth king. Reign 896-895 B. C. A weak and foolish idolater (1 Kings 22:49-53). (2) Fifth king of Judah. Reign, B. C. 884 (2 Kings 8:25-29). Killed in the rebellion of Jehu (2 Kings 9). Called Azariah (2 Chron. 22:6); and Jehoahaz (2 Chron. 21:17).