After the death of Joram of Judah, his son Ahaziah succeeded him, reigning for only one year. Although the reason for his death is not detailed, he is still criticized by the Deuteronomist narrator: he also “did what the Lord disapproved of” (27). It is noted that Ahaziah was related to Omri of Israel, and during Israel’s conflict with Syria, he fought alongside the king of Israel.