2 Kings 14:19
2 Kings 14:19 in Multiple Translations
And conspirators plotted against Amaziah in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there.
Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.
And they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish: but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.
Now they made a secret design against him in Jerusalem; and he went in flight to Lachish, but they sent after him to Lachish and put him to death there.
A conspiracy against Amaziah took place in Jerusalem, and he ran away to Lachish. But men were sent after him and they murdered him there.
But they wrought treason against him in Ierusalem, and he fled to Lachish, but they sent after him to Lachish, and slewe him there.
And they make a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem, and he fleeth to Lachish, and they send after him to Lachish, and put him to death there,
They made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish and killed him there.
Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.
Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to Lachis. And they sent after him to Lachis, and killed him there.
Some people in Jerusalem plotted against Amaziah, so he fled to Lachish city. But they followed him there and killed him.
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2 Kings 14:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּקְשְׁר֨וּ
עָלָ֥י/ו
קֶ֛שֶׁר
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
וַ/יָּ֣נָס
לָכִ֑ישָׁ/ה
וַ/יִּשְׁלְח֤וּ
אַֽחֲרָי/ו֙
לָכִ֔ישָׁ/ה
וַ/יְמִתֻ֖/הוּ
שָֽׁם
וַ/יִּקְשְׁר֨וּ
qâshar
H7194
to conspire
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
עָלָ֥י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
קֶ֛שֶׁר
qesher
H7195
conspiracy
N-ms
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
וַ/יָּ֣נָס
nûwç
H5127
to flee
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לָכִ֑ישָׁ/ה
Lâkîysh
H3923
Lachish
N-proper | Suff
וַ/יִּשְׁלְח֤וּ
shâlach
H7971
to send
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אַֽחֲרָי/ו֙
ʼachar
H310
after
Prep | Suff
לָכִ֔ישָׁ/ה
Lâkîysh
H3923
Lachish
N-proper | Suff
וַ/יְמִתֻ֖/הוּ
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
שָֽׁם
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 14:19
וַ/יִּקְשְׁר֨וּ
qâshar
H7194
"to conspire"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this verb means to tie or bind something, like when God bound Isaac in Genesis 22:9. It can also mean to conspire or make an alliance, as in 2 Samuel 15:31. The KJV translates it as bind or conspire.
Definition: 1) to bind, tie, bind together, league together, conspire 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bind, confine 1a2) to league together, conspire 1b) (Niphal) to be bound, be bound up 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to bind on 1c2) to bind fast 1c3) to bind, tie 1c4) to bind to oneself 1d) (Pual) robust, vigorous (participle) 1e) (Hithpael) to conspire
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: bind (up), (make a) conspire(-acy, -ator), join together, knit, stronger, work (treason). See also: Genesis 30:41; 2 Kings 15:25; Proverbs 3:3.
עָלָ֥י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
קֶ֛שֶׁר
qesher
H7195
"conspiracy"
N-ms
This noun describes an unlawful alliance, like the conspiracy against King Solomon in 1 Kings 1:5-40. The KJV Bible translates it as confederacy or conspiracy.
Definition: conspiracy, treason, (unlawful) alliance
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: confederacy, conspiracy, treason. See also: 2 Samuel 15:12; 2 Kings 15:30; Isaiah 8:12.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
וַ/יָּ֣נָס
nûwç
H5127
"to flee"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To flee means to quickly leave a place, like escaping from danger, as seen in the Bible when David fled from King Saul. It can also mean to disappear or vanish. In the book of Psalms, it describes God delivering his people from harm.
Definition: 1) to flee, escape 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to flee 1a2) to escape 1a3) to take flight, m depart, disappear 1a4) to fly (to the attack) on horseback 1b) (Polel) to drive at 1c) (Hithpolel) to take flight 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to put to flight 1d2) to drive hastily 1d3) to cause to disappear, hide Aramaic equivalent: nud (נוּד "to flee" H5111)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abate, away, be displayed, (make to) flee (away, -ing), put to flight, [idiom] hide, lift up a standard. See also: Genesis 14:10; 2 Samuel 17:2; Psalms 60:6.
לָכִ֑ישָׁ/ה
Lâkîysh
H3923
"Lachish"
N-proper | Suff
Lachish is a city in Palestine, south of Jerusalem, which was conquered by Joshua and given to the tribe of Judah. Its name means invincible. Lachish was an Amorite city before Joshua's conquest.
Definition: § Lachish = "invincible" a city lying south of Jerusalem on the borders of Simeon and which belonged to the Amorites until conquered by Joshua and allotted to Judah
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: Lachish. See also: Joshua 10:3; 2 Kings 18:14; Isaiah 36:2.
וַ/יִּשְׁלְח֤וּ
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
אַֽחֲרָי/ו֙
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Prep | Suff
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
לָכִ֔ישָׁ/ה
Lâkîysh
H3923
"Lachish"
N-proper | Suff
Lachish is a city in Palestine, south of Jerusalem, which was conquered by Joshua and given to the tribe of Judah. Its name means invincible. Lachish was an Amorite city before Joshua's conquest.
Definition: § Lachish = "invincible" a city lying south of Jerusalem on the borders of Simeon and which belonged to the Amorites until conquered by Joshua and allotted to Judah
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: Lachish. See also: Joshua 10:3; 2 Kings 18:14; Isaiah 36:2.
וַ/יְמִתֻ֖/הוּ
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
שָֽׁם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 14:19
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 14:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 14:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:19
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:19
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 14:19
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:19
- Sermons on 2 Kings 14:19
Context — The Death of Amaziah
17Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah lived for fifteen years after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel.
18As for the rest of the acts of Amaziah, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
19And conspirators plotted against Amaziah in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there.
20They carried him back on horses and buried him in Jerusalem with his fathers in the City of David. 21Then all the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 10:31 | And Joshua and all Israel with him moved on from Libnah to Lachish. They laid siege to it and fought against it. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 15:25 | Then his officer, Pekah son of Remaliah, conspired against him along with Argob, Arieh, and fifty men of Gilead. And at the citadel of the king’s palace in Samaria, Pekah struck down and killed Pekahiah and reigned in his place. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 12:20–21 | And the servants of Joash rose up and formed a conspiracy and killed him at Beth-millo, on the road down to Silla. His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 25:27–28 | From the time that Amaziah turned from following the LORD, a conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there. They carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 15:30 | Then Hoshea son of Elah led a conspiracy against Pekah son of Remaliah. In the twentieth year of Jotham son of Uzziah, Hoshea attacked Pekah, killed him, and reigned in his place. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 18:14 | So Hezekiah king of Judah sent word to the king of Assyria at Lachish, saying, “I have done wrong; withdraw from me, and I will pay whatever you demand from me.” And the king of Assyria exacted from Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold. |
| 7 | 2 Kings 15:10 | Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place. |
| 8 | Micah 1:13 | Harness your chariot horses, O dweller of Lachish. You were the beginning of sin to the Daughter of Zion, for the transgressions of Israel were found in you. |
| 9 | 2 Kings 21:23 | Then the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed the king in his palace. |
| 10 | Joshua 10:3 | Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying, |
2 Kings 14:19 Summary
This verse tells us that King Amaziah faced a conspiracy against him and tried to escape, but he was eventually killed. This shows us that our actions have consequences, and that God is in control of all things, as seen in Psalm 135:6 and Isaiah 46:10. Even when we try to run from our problems or from God, He is always with us and will bring about justice in the end, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:8 and Romans 8:28. We can trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even in difficult times, and seek to obey Him and follow His commands, as taught in Matthew 22:37-40 and John 14:15.
Frequently Asked Questions
What led to the conspiracy against Amaziah in 2 Kings 14:19?
The Bible does not provide a detailed account of the events leading up to the conspiracy, but it is likely that Amaziah's actions as king, including his idolatry and disobedience to God, contributed to the unrest and plot against him, as seen in 2 Kings 14:3-4 and 2 Chronicles 25:14-16.
Why did Amaziah flee to Lachish?
Amaziah likely fled to Lachish in an attempt to escape the conspirators, but God's judgment was not to be avoided, as seen in 2 Kings 14:19 and Deuteronomy 28:25, which warns of the consequences of disobedience.
What can we learn from Amaziah's death?
Amaziah's death serves as a reminder that our actions have consequences, and that God is just and righteous in His dealings with humanity, as stated in Proverbs 28:1 and Romans 6:23.
How does Amaziah's story relate to the broader context of 2 Kings?
Amaziah's story is part of the larger narrative of the kings of Judah and Israel, highlighting the cycle of sin, judgment, and redemption, as seen in 2 Kings 14:1-29 and the book of 2 Kings as a whole, which points to the ultimate King, Jesus Christ, in Isaiah 9:6-7 and Revelation 19:11-16.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be trying to flee from God's judgment or consequences in my own life, and how can I turn back to Him?
- How can I apply the lessons from Amaziah's life and death to my own walk with God, and what are some areas where I need to seek forgiveness and restoration?
- What does Amaziah's story teach me about the importance of obedience to God's commands and the consequences of disobedience, as seen in Deuteronomy 28 and other scriptures?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and justice, even when faced with difficult circumstances or uncertain outcomes, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 14:19
Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem,.... Against Amaziah; the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the principal men of it; perhaps those whose sons the king of Israel had carried away as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 14:19
Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there. They made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:19
They, i.e. the people, or the princes and chief men among them, possibly those whose sons he had delivered up as hostages to Jehoash, with the connivance, if not approbation, of the people; as appears, because the design was carried on openly, and steadily, and irresistibly, as the following words show. Lachish; a strong city in Judah, towards the Philistines; of which see 15:39 . They sent after him; either secret murderers; or rather, bands of soldiers; for this rebellion was carried on by strong hand and open force. Compare 15:10,15.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:19
2 Kings 14:19 Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.Ver. 19. Now they made a conspiracy.] The people generally did, because he had, by challenging Jehoash, subjected them to so much misery, and did, after that overthrow, spend his time idly and basely, serving false gods, &c. That he repented, is very uncertain, and upon weak grounds concluded.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:19
(19) Now . . . but.—And . . . and.They made a conspiracy.—The fact that no individual conspirators are mentioned appears to indicate that Amazialý’s death was the result of a general disaffection; and this inference is strengthened by the other details of the record. Thenius supppses that he had incensed the army in particular by some special act. Probably his foolish and ill-fated enterprise against Israel had something to do with it. Lachish.—Now Um Lâkis. Of old it was a strong fortress. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 11:9; 2 Kings 18:14; 2 Kings 19:8.) Amaziah’s flight thither seems to indicate either a popular rising in Jerusalem, or a military revolt. They sent after him to Lachish.—This, too, may point to a military outbreak.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:19
Verse 19. They made a conspiracy against him] His defeat by Jehoash, and the consequent pillaging of the temple, and emptying the royal exchequer, and the dismantling of Jerusalem, had made him exceedingly unpopular; so that probably the whole of the last fifteen years of his life were a series of troubles and distresses.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 14:19
19. Now [R.V. And] they made a conspiracy] This was evidently the work of his own subjects. The Chronicler’s statement is that the conspiracy was commenced ‘after the time that Amaziah did turn away from following the Lord’. But this we see was immediately after the conquest of the Edomites, when the king ‘brought the gods of the children of Seir’ into the land. There must then have been a feeling of hostility to Amaziah among the right-minded of his own people, even before the battle of Beth-shemesh. We cannot tell whether the conspiracy came to a head in a short time, or only gained strength when the forces of Judah had been so thoroughly overcome by the northern army. But everything points to a desire on the part of the people of Judah to put down Amaziah on the first possible opportunity. and he fled to Lachish] Lachish was considerably south of Jerusalem, and Amaziah probably thought that from it he could more easily escape to Edom, or elsewhere, out of harm’s way. The place must have been of the nature of a fortress. For when the Israelites entered Canaan it had a king of its own, who joined in the league for the chastisement of the Gibeonites.
The king is described as belonging to the Amorites who dwell in the mountains, so that it must have been in a hilly country (Joshua 10:6). We may note also that this city was made one of his fortresses by Rehoboam after the revolt of the ten tribes (2 Chronicles 11:9). Hence Amaziah after he escaped thither may have remained in security and held this place against the conspirators for a considerable time, living indeed, but hardly to be said to be reigning. they sent after him] But we may conclude that his pursuers were not allowed to seize him without some resistance, which may have lasted a considerable time.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:19
19. A conspiracy against him — His turning after the gods of Edom, (see 2 Chronicles 25:27,) his defeat by Jehoash, the hostages taken of him, and the spoliation of the temple, all served to make the
Sermons on 2 Kings 14:19
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Ruled by Enemy Power or God's Power by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, Julie Graham emphasizes the importance of being faithful and honest with money in order to receive God's blessings. She uses the example of King Hezekiah, who had t |