(God-exalted). (1) Son of Ahab and successor to Ahaziah on throne of Israel, B. C. 896-884. Victoriously allied with Judah, but defeated and slain in Jehu’s revolt. Last of Ahab’s line (1 Kings 21:21-29; 22:50; 2 Kings 1:17-18; 2-9). (2) Son and successor of Jehoshaphat on throne of Judah, B. C. 893-885. Murderer and Baal worshipper. Reign calamitous. Died a terrible death (2 Chron. 21).