2 Kings 8: The Shunammite’s Land and Hazael’s Rise

The Shunammite woman returns after seven years of famine, and the king restores her land. In Damascus, Elisha weeps as he foresees the harm Hazael will do to Israel, and Hazael kills Ben-hadad and takes the throne. Jehoram and Ahaziah of Judah follow Ahab’s ways, and Ahaziah visits the wounded Joram of Israel.

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According to the text, why did Ahaziah king of Judah follow Ahab’s family into evil (2 Kings 8:25-27)?

He was joined by marriage to the family of AhabHe had been trained by Baal’s priests in SidonHe had been raised in Samaria as a royal hostageHe wanted Aram’s help against the Edomite revolt