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the Tishbite
AT: "who was from the city of Tishbe" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are going to consult with Baal Zebub, the god of Ekron?
AT: "You must not think there is a God in Israel since you are going to get advice from Baal Zebub" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
consult with Baal Zebub
The word "consult" means to get the opinion of someone about a question. King Ahaziah wanted to ask Baal Zebub if he would get better.
You will not come down from the bed to where you have gone up
When King Ahaziah was injured, he was placed in a bed. Yahweh said that he will never become well and be able to get out of the bed. Instead he will surely die.