2 Kings 15:25
2 Kings 15:25 in Multiple Translations
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.
But Pekah the son of Remaliah, a captain of his, conspired against him, and smote him in Samaria, in the palace of the king’s house, with Argob and Arieh, and with him fifty men of the Gileadites: and he killed him, and reigned in his room.
And Pekah the son of Remaliah, his captain, conspired against him, and smote him in Samaria, in the castle of the king’s house, with Argob and Arieh; and with him were fifty men of the Gileadites: and he slew him, and reigned in his stead.
And Pekah, the son of Remaliah, his captain, made a secret design against him, attacking him in the king's great house in Samaria; and with him were fifty men of Gilead; and he put him to death and became king in his place.
Pekah, son of Remaliah, one of his officers plotted against him together with Argob, Arieh, and fifty men from Gilead. Pekah attacked and killed Pekahiah in the fortress of the king's palace in Samaria, and took over as king.
And Pekah the sonne of Remaliah, his captaine conspired against him, and smote him in Samaria in the place of the Kings palace with Argob and Arieh, and with him fiftie men of the Gileadites: so he killed him, and reigned in his steade.
And Pekah son of Remaliah, his captain, doth conspire against him, and smiteth him in Samaria, in the high place of the house of the king with Argob and Arieh, and with him fifty men of the sons of the Gileadites, and he putteth him to death, and reigneth in his stead.
Pekah the son of Remaliah, his captain, conspired against him and attacked him in Samaria, in the fortress of the king’s house, with Argob and Arieh; and with him were fifty men of the Gileadites. He killed him, and reigned in his place.
But Pekah the son of Remaliah, a captain of his, conspired against him, and smote him in Samaria, in the palace of the king's house, with Argob and Arieh, and with him fifty men of the Gileadites: and he killed him, and reigned in his room.
And Phacee the son of Romelia, his captain conspired against him, and smote him in Samaria, in the tower of the king’s house, near Argob, and near Arie, and with him fifty men of the sons of the Galaadites, and he slew him and reigned in his stead.
Then one of Pekahiah’s army commanders whose name was Pekah, the son of Remaliah, planned with 50 men from the Gilead region to kill Pekahiah. They assassinated him in a fortified place in the king’s palace in Samaria. Then Pekah became the king.
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2 Kings 15:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּקְשֹׁ֣ר
עָלָי/ו֩
פֶּ֨קַח
בֶּן
רְמַלְיָ֜הוּ
שָׁלִישׁ֗/וֹ
וַ/יַּכֵּ֨/הוּ
בְ/שֹׁמְר֜וֹן
בְּ/אַרְמ֤וֹן
בֵּית
מלך
הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙
אֶת
אַרְגֹּ֣ב
וְ/אֶת
הָ/אַרְיֵ֔ה
וְ/עִמּ֛/וֹ
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
אִ֖ישׁ
מִ/בְּנֵ֣י
גִלְעָדִ֑ים
וַ/יְמִיתֵ֖/הוּ
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֥ךְ
תַּחְתָּֽי/ו
וַ/יִּקְשֹׁ֣ר
qâshar
H7194
to conspire
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
עָלָי/ו֩
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
פֶּ֨קַח
Peqach
H6492
Pekah
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
רְמַלְיָ֜הוּ
Rᵉmalyâhûw
H7425
Remaliah
N-proper
שָׁלִישׁ֗/וֹ
shâlîysh
H7991
third
N-ms | Suff
וַ/יַּכֵּ֨/הוּ
nâkâh
H5221
to smite
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
בְ/שֹׁמְר֜וֹן
Shômᵉrôwn
H8111
Samaria
Prep | N-proper
בְּ/אַרְמ֤וֹן
ʼarmôwn
H759
citadel
Prep | N-ms
בֵּית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
מלך
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep
אַרְגֹּ֣ב
ʼArgôb
H709
Argob
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H854
with
Conj | Prep
הָ/אַרְיֵ֔ה
ʼAryêh
H745
Arieh
Art | N-proper
וְ/עִמּ֛/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
with
Conj | Prep | Suff
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
אִ֖ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
מִ/בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
גִלְעָדִ֑ים
Gilʻâdîy
H1569
Gileadite
Ngmpa
וַ/יְמִיתֵ֖/הוּ
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֥ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
תַּחְתָּֽי/ו
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 15:25
וַ/יִּקְשֹׁ֣ר
qâshar
H7194
"to conspire"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
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.
עָלָי/ו֩
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.
פֶּ֨קַח
Peqach
H6492
"Pekah"
N-proper
Pekah was a king of Israel who lived during a time of division in the kingdom. He was originally a captain but took the throne by force, becoming the 18th king of Israel. His name means 'opened' in Hebrew.
Definition: A king of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.15.25; son of: Remaliah (H7425) § Pekah = "opened" son of Remaliah, originally a captain of king Pekahiah of Israel, murdered Pekahiah, usurped the throne and became the 18th king of the northern kingdom of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Pekah. See also: 2 Kings 15:25; 2 Kings 15:32; Isaiah 7:1.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
רְמַלְיָ֜הוּ
Rᵉmalyâhûw
H7425
"Remaliah"
N-proper
Remaliah was an Israelite whose name means protected by Jehovah, and he was the father of King Pekah of Israel, as mentioned in 2 Kings 15:25. He lived during the Divided Monarchy.
Definition: A man of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.15.25; father of: Pekah (H6492) § Remaliah = "protected by Jehovah" father of king Pekah of the northern kingdom of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Remaliah. See also: 2 Kings 15:25; 2 Kings 16:5; Isaiah 7:1.
שָׁלִישׁ֗/וֹ
shâlîysh
H7991
"third"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a high-ranking officer or captain, often carrying a shield. It also describes a musical instrument or a large quantity. The word is used in different contexts, including the stories of King David and his military leaders.
Definition: 1) third part 1a) name of a measure
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: captain, instrument of musick, (great) lord, (great) measure, prince, three (from the margin). See also: Exodus 14:7; 2 Kings 10:25; Psalms 80:6.
וַ/יַּכֵּ֨/הוּ
nâkâh
H5221
"to smite"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to strike or hit something, and it's used in many different ways, like in Exodus when God strikes down the Egyptians. It can also mean to punish or destroy, as seen in Isaiah. The word is used to describe God's judgment.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill 1a)(Niphal) to be stricken or smitten 1b) (Pual) to be stricken or smitten 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust 1c2) to smite, kill, slay (man or beast) 1c3) to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage 1c4) to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy 1d) (Hophal) to be smitten 1d1) to receive a blow 1d2) to be wounded 1d3) to be beaten 1d4) to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain 1d5) to be attacked and captured 1d6) to be smitten (with disease) 1d7) to be blighted (of plants)
Usage: Occurs in 461 OT verses. KJV: beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound. See also: Genesis 4:15; Joshua 10:20; 1 Samuel 29:5.
בְ/שֹׁמְר֜וֹן
Shômᵉrôwn
H8111
"Samaria"
Prep | N-proper
Samaria means watch mountain, a region in northern Palestine and the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel, located near Jerusalem. It was the kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel after Solomon's death.
Definition: § Samaria = "watch mountain" 1) the region of northern Palestine associated with the northern kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel which split from the kingdom after the death of Solomon during the reign of his son Rehoboam and were ruled by Jeroboam 2) the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel located 30 miles (50 km) north of Jerusalem and 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Shechem
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Samaria. See also: 1 Kings 13:32; 2 Kings 17:5; Isaiah 7:9.
בְּ/אַרְמ֤וֹן
ʼarmôwn
H759
"citadel"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a high palace or fortress, like a citadel, appears in the Bible as a place of strength and power. It is often translated as castle or palace in the KJV. This word is used to describe the strongholds of kings and rulers.
Definition: : palace citadel, palace, fortress Also means: ar.mon (אַרְמוֹן ": fortress" H0759H)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: castle, palace. Compare H2038 (הַרְמוֹן). See also: 1 Kings 16:18; Jeremiah 49:27; Psalms 48:4.
בֵּית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
מלך
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
אַרְגֹּ֣ב
ʼArgôb
H709
"Argob"
N-proper
Argob refers to a region in Palestine and also the name of one of king Pekah's officers, mentioned in 2 Kings 15:25. The name means heap of clods. It was a district or area in Bashan.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ki.15.25 § Argob = "heap of clods" 1) a district or area in Bashan 2) one of king Pekah's officers
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Argob. See also: Deuteronomy 3:4; Deuteronomy 3:14; 2 Kings 15:25.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
הָ/אַרְיֵ֔ה
ʼAryêh
H745
"Arieh"
Art | N-proper
Arieh means lion and refers to an officer of King Pekahiah in 2 Kings 15:25. He lived during the Divided Monarchy period. Arieh is also the name of an Israelite.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ki.15.25 § Arieh = "lion" an officer of king Pekahiah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Arieh. See also: 2 Kings 15:25.
וְ/עִמּ֛/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Conj | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
אִ֖ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
מִ/בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
גִלְעָדִ֑ים
Gilʻâdîy
H1569
"Gileadite"
Ngmpa
A Gileadite is someone from Gilead, a descendant of the region or the tribe of Manasseh. They are inhabitants of the 'rocky region' of Gilead.
Definition: Someone from Gilead Group of gil.ad (גִּלְעָד "Gilead" H1568) § Gileadite = "rocky region" 1) an inhabitant of Gilead - 2) a branch of the tribe of Manasseh, descended of Gilead
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Gileadite. See also: Numbers 26:29; 2 Samuel 17:27; Nehemiah 7:63.
וַ/יְמִיתֵ֖/הוּ
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | 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.
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֥ךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
תַּחְתָּֽי/ו
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 15:25
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- Context
- Cross References
- 2 Kings 15:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 15:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 15:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 15:25
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 15:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 15:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 15:25
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 15:25
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 15:25
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 15:25
Context — Pekahiah Reigns in Israel
23In the fiftieth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, Pekahiah son of Menahem became king of Israel and reigned in Samaria two years.
24And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit.
25Then 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.
26As for the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, along with all his accomplishments, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. 27In the fifty-second year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, Pekah son of Remaliah became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria twenty years.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Chronicles 28:6 | For in one day Pekah son of Remaliah killed 120,000 valiant men in Judah. This happened because they had forsaken the LORD, the God of their fathers. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 9:14 | Thus Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram and all Israel had been defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram, |
| 3 | 1 Kings 16:9 | However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 9:5 | and when he arrived, the army commanders were sitting there. “I have a message for you, commander,” he said. “For which of us?” asked Jehu. “For you, commander,” he replied. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 15:27 | In the fifty-second year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, Pekah son of Remaliah became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria twenty years. |
2 Kings 15:25 Summary
In 2 Kings 15:25, we see how Pekahiah, the king of Israel, was overthrown and killed by one of his own officers, Pekah, due to his failure to turn away from sin, as stated in 2 Kings 15:24. This event serves as a reminder that our actions have consequences, and that rejecting God's laws can lead to instability and chaos, as warned in Deuteronomy 28:36. As we reflect on this verse, we can learn the importance of following God's commands and seeking to build unity and peace, as encouraged in Psalm 133:1 and Ephesians 4:3. By trusting in God's sovereignty and providence, we can navigate difficult circumstances with faith and confidence, as seen in Romans 8:28 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
Frequently Asked Questions
What led to the conspiracy against Pekahiah in 2 Kings 15:25?
The Bible does not provide a specific reason for the conspiracy, but it is clear that Pekahiah's actions as king, including his failure to turn away from the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, may have contributed to the unrest among his officers, as seen in 2 Kings 15:24.
Who were the key individuals involved in the conspiracy against Pekahiah?
According to 2 Kings 15:25, the key individuals involved in the conspiracy were Pekah son of Remaliah, Argob, Arieh, and fifty men of Gilead, who were likely dissatisfied with Pekahiah's leadership and saw an opportunity to overthrow him, similar to other instances of conspiracies in the Bible, such as the one against King Amaziah in 2 Kings 14:19.
What was the outcome of the conspiracy for Pekahiah?
The conspiracy resulted in the death of Pekahiah, who was struck down and killed by Pekah at the citadel of the king's palace in Samaria, as recorded in 2 Kings 15:25, and Pekah then reigned in his place, as stated in 2 Kings 15:27.
How does this event relate to the larger story of the kings of Israel?
This event is part of a larger pattern of violence and instability among the kings of Israel, as seen in other passages such as 1 Kings 15:25-31 and 2 Kings 14:5, and serves as a reminder of the consequences of rejecting God's laws and following the sins of previous leaders, as warned in Deuteronomy 28:36 and 1 Samuel 8:18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be contributing to unrest or division among those around me, and how can I work to build unity and peace, as encouraged in Psalm 133:1 and Ephesians 4:3?
- How can I learn from the example of Pekahiah and avoid the mistakes of previous leaders, as warned in 1 Corinthians 10:6 and 2 Peter 2:6-8?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be following the sins of previous generations, and how can I seek to break free from those patterns, as encouraged in Exodus 20:5 and Ezekiel 18:2-4?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and providence, even when faced with unexpected or difficult circumstances, as seen in Romans 8:28 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 15:25
But Pekah the son of Remaliah, a captain of his,.... The word signifies a "third" man, the third to the king, as some think; Josephus (a) calls him a "chiliarch", one that had the command of a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 15:25
But Pekah the son of Remaliah, a captain of his, conspired against him, and smote him in Samaria, in the palace of the king's house, with Argob and Arieh, and with him fifty men of the Gileadites:
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 15:25
Argob and Arieh might be either Pekah’ s partners in this treason, or the king’ s courtiers or officers, who were now slain with him. Fifty men of the Gileadites; who assisted him in the execution of his treason.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 15:25
2 Kings 15:25 But Pekah the son of Remaliah, a captain of his, conspired against him, and smote him in Samaria, in the palace of the king’ s house, with Argob and Arieh, and with him fifty men of the Gileadites: and he killed him, and reigned in his room.Ver. 25. But Pekah the son, &c.] Phace, quidam eiusdem nominis, saith Sulpitius: but that is not so; Pekahiah and Pekah are names like, but not the same. With Argob and Arieh.] These, saith Josephus, were slain, together with their king, at a feast.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 15:25
(23-26) THE REIGN OF (Heb., Pĕ ?kahyβh). (23) In the fiftieth year.—The forty-ninth, if verse seventeen were exact. (25) But . . . a captain of his.—And . . . his adjutant (or knight, 2 Kings 7:2). The palace of the king’s house.—The same expression occurred in 1 Kings 16:18. The word armτn, rendered “palace,” is usually explained as meaning citadel or keep, from a root meaning to be high. (Comp. ἡἄκρα in Greek.) Ewald makes it the harem, which, as the innermost and most strongly-guarded part of an Oriental palace, is probably meant here. Thither Pekahiah had fled for refuge before the conspirators. With Argob and Arieh.—Pekah slew these two persons, probably officers of the royal guard, who stood by their master, as well as the king himself. The peculiar names are an indication of the historical character of the account. Argob suggests that the person who bore this name was a native of the district of Bashan so designated (1 Kings 4:13); Arieh (“lion”), like our own Cceur-de-Lion, betokens strength and bravery.
(Comp. 1 Chronicles 12:8, “The Gadites, whose faces were as the faces of lions.”) And with him fifty men of the Gileadites.—Or, and with him were fifty, &c. Pekah was supported by fifty soldiers, probably of the royal guard. Menahem himself was of Gadite origin (2 Kings 15:17), and so belonged to Gilead. He would therefore be likely to recruit his body-guard from among the Gileadites, who were always famous for their prowess. (Comp. Joshua 17:1; Judges 11:12; 1 Chronicles 26:31.) The two names Argob and Arieh agree with this supposition. The LXX. reads, in place of “the Gileadites,” ἀπὸτῶντετρακοσίων, “of the four hundred,” which reminds us of David’s six hundred Gibbτrξm (2 Samuel 15:18). Josephus accounts for the short reign of Pekahiah by the statement that he imitated the cruelty of his father.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 15:25
Verse 25. Smote him in Samaria, in the palace of the king's house, with Argob and Arieh] Who Argob and Arieh were we know not; some make them men, some make them statues. Pekah had fifty Gileadites in the conspiracy with him.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 15:25
23–26. Reign of Pekahiah king of Israel. He is slain by Pekah, the son of Remaliah, who succeeds him (Not in Chronicles) 25. Pekah … a captain of his] R.V. his captain. The word is the same which in 2 Kings 7:2 is used for the captain (A.V. lord) on whose hand the king of Israel leaned. Probably Pekah occupied some such position about the king, which gave him the opportunity of attacking his master, for the murder was perpetrated ‘in the castle of the king’s house’. From the mention of the fifty men of the Gileadites who took part with him in the conspiracy, it has been conjectured that Pekah was himself a native of that wild land, the home in former days of Jephthah and of Elijah. His conduct is of the kind to be expected from one nursed in such wild localities. in the palace [R.V. castle] of the king’s house] The word is rendered ‘palace’ everywhere in A.V. except Proverbs 18:19 ‘like the bars of a castle’. But here and in 1 Kings 16:18 (see note there) the sense requires some word expressive of security and protection from a foe. Hence the change in R.V.
We know so little of the construction of the royal houses of Israel that it is difficult to be precise about what is meant. But it seems most likely that the king when he knew that Pekah and his fifty comrades were bent on his murder would take refuge in the most fortified place he could reach. with Argob and Arieh] Doubtless two friends who had remained with Pekahiah to the last. of the Gileadites] The LXX. has in some MSS. the words ἀπὸτῶντετρακοσίων=of the four hundred. I have found no means of explaining the reading. Before ‘fifty’ in this clause R.V. inserts were. and he killed [R.V. slew] him and reigned in his room] R.V. stead. The words are exactly the same in the original as the closing words of verse 10 above. Both should be alike in the English.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 15:25
A captain of his - A mere “captain,” a person, therefore, of very moderate rank. The low birth of Pekah is probably glanced at in Isaiah’s favorite designation of him as “Remaliah’s son” Isaiah 7:4-5, Isaiah 7:9; Isaiah 8:6.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 15:25
25. Smote him… in the palace of the king’s house — Rather, as Gesenius, “the fortress of the king’s house, the innermost part, as the highest and strongest, q.d., the citadel. J.D.