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1:1–18 The Death of Ahaziah. King Ahaziah, Ahab’s son, has been injured. He wants to know whether he will live. Elijah obeys God and delivers a message to the king.
2 Kings 1:2 Samaria was the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel from the time of Omri (1 Kings 16:24) until the fall of the northern kingdom (2 Kings 17). Ekron was an important Philistine city about 25 miles (40 km) west of Jerusalem. Baal-zebub means “lord of the flies.” It is probably a deliberate misspelling of “Baal-zebul,” which means “Baal the exalted” or “Baal, master of the dwelling” (see note on Matt. 10:25). This change expresses the authors’ disrespect for this false god.
2 Kings 1:3–4 In a scene similar to the opening verses of 1 Kings 19, when Ahaziah sends messengers (2 Kings 1:2), the Lord responds by sending an angel.
2 Kings 1:8 He wore a garment of hair. Since the Hebrew word for “hair” could refer to either animal or human hair, some translators have thought it was describing Elijah as being long-haired or bearded.
2 Kings 1:9–12 a captain of fifty men with his fifty. . . . another . . . with his fifty. A hundred soldiers die as a result of Ahaziah’s choice to turn from God. The sins of leaders often lead to tragic consequences for those whom they lead (see note on 2 Sam. 24:17).
2 Kings 1:13–18 third captain. This man shows Elijah respect as a prophet of the Lord. Ahaziah has his desired meeting with Elijah, but it changes nothing: the king dies. His brother Jehoram succeeds him (v. 17; see 3:1). On the Chronicles of the Kings, see note on 1 Kings 14:19.
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