And all the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah.
Here are three kings brought to their graves in these few verses: - 1. Joash king of Israel, Kg2 14:15, Kg2 14:16. We attended his funeral once before, Kg2 13:12, Kg2 13:13. But, because the historian had occasion to give a further account of his life and actions, he again mentions his death and burial. 2. Amaziah king of Judah.
Commenting on 2 Kings 14:15-22
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord,.... Was guilty of idolatry: he departed not from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin; the worship of the calves is especially meant; he was in all respects of the same cast with his ancestor of the same name, from whom he had it, in veneration of him.
AZARIAH SUCCEEDS HIM. (Kg2 14:21-22) all the people of Judah took Azariah--or Uzziah (Kg2 15:30; Ch2 26:1). The popular opposition had been personally directed against Amaziah as the author of their calamities, but it was not extended to his family or heir.