Who succeeded Ahab as king of Israel and died after falling through a lattice in his upper chamber?
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Correct answer: Ahaziah
Ahaziah, Ahab's son, fell and was injured. He sent messengers to consult Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, which prompted Elijah to prophesy that he would never leave his bed but would surely die.
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