27. Since Ahaziah was related to King Ahab by marriage, he sinned against the Lord, just as Ahab's family did.
28. King Ahaziah joined King Joram of Israel in a war against King Hazael of Syria. The armies clashed at Ramoth in Gilead, and Joram was wounded in battle.
29. He returned to the city of Jezreel to recover from his wounds, and Ahaziah went there to visit him.