2 Kings 3:5
2 Kings 3:5 in Multiple Translations
But after the death of Ahab, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.
But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.
But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.
But when Ahab was dead, the king of Moab got free from the authority of the king of Israel.
But after Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.
But when Ahab was dead, the king of Moab rebelled against the King of Israel.
and it cometh to pass at the death of Ahab, that the king of Moab transgresseth against the king of Israel.
But when Ahab was dead, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.
But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.
And when Achab was dead, he broke the league which he had made with the king of Israel.
But after King Ahab died, Mesha rebelled against the king of Israel.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Kings 3:5
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2 Kings 3:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֖י
כְּ/מ֣וֹת
אַחְאָ֑ב
וַ/יִּפְשַׁ֥ע
מֶֽלֶךְ
מוֹאָ֖ב
בְּ/מֶ֥לֶךְ
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
וַ/יְהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
כְּ/מ֣וֹת
mâveth
H4194
death
Prep | N-ms
אַחְאָ֑ב
ʼAchʼâb
H256
Ahab
N-proper
וַ/יִּפְשַׁ֥ע
pâshaʻ
H6586
to transgress
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
מוֹאָ֖ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
Moab
N-proper
בְּ/מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Prep | N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 3:5
וַ/יְהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
כְּ/מ֣וֹת
mâveth
H4194
"death"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to death, whether natural or violent, and is used in books like Genesis and Isaiah. It can also mean the place of the dead, or a state of ruin. This concept is seen in the story of Moses, where death is a punishment for disobedience.
Definition: 1) death, dying, Death (personified), realm of the dead 1a) death 1b) death by violence (as a penalty) 1c) state of death, place of death Aramaic equivalent: mot (מוֹת "death" H4193)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: (be) dead(-ly), death, die(-d). See also: Genesis 21:16; Job 38:17; Psalms 6:6.
אַחְאָ֑ב
ʼAchʼâb
H256
"Ahab"
N-proper
Ahab was a king of Israel who lived a long time ago. He was married to a queen named Jezebel and did many bad things. The prophet Jeremiah also wrote about a different man named Ahab.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.29.21; son of: Kolaiah (H6964H) § Ahab = "father's brother" 1) king of Israel, son of Omri, husband of Jezebel 2) false prophet executed by Nebuchadrezzar, time of Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 81 OT verses. KJV: Ahab. See also: 1 Kings 16:28; 1 Kings 22:40; Jeremiah 29:21.
וַ/יִּפְשַׁ֥ע
pâshaʻ
H6586
"to transgress"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To transgress means to break away from authority, like rebelling or revolting against God or others, as seen in Psalm 51:1. It involves intentional disobedience. This concept is key in understanding sin and guilt.
Definition: 1) to rebel, transgress, revolt 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rebel, revolt 1a2) to transgress 1b) (Niphal) to be rebelled against
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: offend, rebel, revolt, transgress(-ion, -or). See also: 1 Kings 8:50; Isaiah 46:8; Psalms 37:38.
מֶֽלֶךְ
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.
מוֹאָ֖ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
"Moab"
N-proper
Moab refers to the land and descendants of the son of Lot, who was born out of an incestuous relationship. The land of Moab is mentioned in the book of Numbers and the book of Ruth.
Definition: Combined with a.ra.vah (עֲרָבָה " Plains" H6160I) § Moab = "of his father" the land inhabited by the descendants of the son of Lot
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: Moab. See also: Genesis 19:37; 2 Kings 3:21; Psalms 60:10.
בְּ/מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Prep | 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.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 3:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- 2 Kings 3:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 3:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 3:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 3:5
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 3:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 3:5
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 3:5
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 3:5
- Sermons on 2 Kings 3:5
Context — Moab’s Rebellion
3Nevertheless, he clung to the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit; he did not turn away from them.
4Now Mesha king of Moab was a sheep breeder, and he would render to the king of Israel a hundred thousand lambs and the wool of a hundred thousand rams.
5But after the death of Ahab, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.
6So at that time King Jehoram set out from Samaria and mobilized all Israel. 7And he sent a message to Jehoshaphat king of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” “I will go,” replied Jehoshaphat. “I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 1:1 | After the death of Ahab, Moab rebelled against Israel. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 8:20 | In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 21:8–10 | In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. So Jehoram crossed into Edom with his officers and all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled against his rule at the same time, because Jehoram had forsaken the LORD, the God of his fathers. |
2 Kings 3:5 Summary
This verse, 2 Kings 3:5, tells us that after King Ahab died, the king of Moab decided to stop obeying the king of Israel. This shows that the king of Moab was looking for an opportunity to be free from Israel's rule, similar to how the Israelites rebelled against King Rehoboam in 1 Kings 12:1-4. The king of Israel, Jehoram, then prepared for war against Moab, as seen in 2 Kings 3:6-7. This event reminds us that our actions have consequences, and rebellion against authority can lead to conflict, as warned in Romans 13:1-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the relationship like between the king of Moab and the king of Israel before the rebellion?
Before the rebellion, the king of Moab, Mesha, was a vassal to the king of Israel, paying tribute in the form of lambs and wool, as seen in 2 Kings 3:4. This indicates a submissive relationship that changed after Ahab's death.
Why did the king of Moab rebel against the king of Israel after Ahab's death?
The Bible does not give a specific reason for the rebellion in 2 Kings 3:5, but it can be inferred that the change in leadership may have presented an opportunity for the king of Moab to assert his independence, similar to how other nations reacted to changes in Israel's leadership, as seen in 1 Kings 12:1-4.
How did the king of Israel respond to the rebellion of the king of Moab?
The king of Israel, Jehoram, responded by mobilizing his army and seeking the help of Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, as seen in 2 Kings 3:6-7, indicating a desire to quell the rebellion and maintain control over the vassal state.
What does this event reveal about the spiritual state of Israel at the time?
The rebellion and the subsequent actions of the kings of Israel and Judah reveal a continued pattern of disobedience and reliance on human strength rather than God, as noted in 2 Kings 3:3, where it is stated that Jehoram did not turn away from the sins of Jeroboam, indicating a lack of spiritual reform.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond to changes in leadership or authority in my life, and what can I learn from the king of Moab's decision to rebel?
- In what ways can I, like the king of Moab, be tempted to assert my independence from God, and how can I remain submissive to His will?
- What are the consequences of rebellion against God or against those in authority over me, as seen in the example of the king of Moab?
- How can I, like Jehoshaphat, stand in support of those who are facing challenges or rebellions, and what role can I play in promoting peace and unity?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 3:5
But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 3:5
But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel. King of Moab rebelled.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 3:5
See of this . It is here repeated to make way for the following story. Ahaziah did not attempt the recovery of Moab, either because he was a man of a low spirit and courage; or because his sickness, or the shortness of his reign, gave not opportunity for it.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 3:5
2 Kings 3:5 But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.Ver. 5. When Ahab was dead.] Elephanti mortuo vel mus insultat. But besides the death of Ahab, Ahaziah his son and successor was weak; and hence this revolt of Moab from him.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 3:5
(5) But.—And.When.—So some MSS. The ordinary text has, “about the time of Ahab’s death” (ke for be). Rebelled—i.e., refused payment of the annual tribute.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 3:5
5. when Ahab was dead] The sickness of Ahaziah had no doubt prevented him from taking any step during his brief reign to suppress the revolt of Moab. It is probable that during Ahaziah’s time all those reconquests, that are mentioned in the Mesha tablet, were made by the Moabites, the king of Israel being able to offer no resistance.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 3:5
5. When Ahab was dead — Immediately after the death of Ahab Mesha had thrown off the yoke, but not until the reign of Jehoram was an effort made to subdue the revolt. Ahaziah’s sickness was the cause of this delay.
Sermons on 2 Kings 3:5
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Elijah and Elisha 01 ~ Keswick Conference 1970 by Harold Wildish | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the ministry of passing on one's knowledge of God to others. He encourages the audience to recognize the opportunities they |