דברי הימים ב, פרק כ״ב, פסוק ה׳

The influence of trusted advisors can often steer a leader into dangerous military alliances and fateful decisions. King Ahaziah listened closely to his counselors and acted entirely according to their direction [מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. They advised him to join forces with Jehoram, the son of Ahab, to wage war against Hazael, the king of Aram. This campaign was essentially a continuation of the ongoing conflicts that Jehoram's father had fought against the Arameans [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. However, Ahaziah's decision to enter this alliance is viewed critically. He should have learned from the past mistakes of his grandfather, who deeply regretted participating in a very similar war alongside Ahab against Aram [מלבי״ם].

During the battle, the Aramean forces struck Joram—also known as Jehoram, the king of Israel. While the attack was not fatal, he was wounded in the fighting [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Because the enemy troops remained dangerously close to the area, Joram was unable to stay and recover in Ramah [מלבי״ם]. Following this setback and Joram's injury, the expected step for Ahaziah would have been to retreat quickly and return to his own home. Instead, he chose to travel down to Jezreel to visit the wounded king [מלבי״ם].