Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version After the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, he executed the officials who had murdered his father the king. New Living Translation When Amaziah was well established as king, he executed the officials who had assassinated his father. English Standard Version And as soon as the royal power was firmly in his hand, he struck down his servants who had struck down the king his father. Berean Standard Bible As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was established in his hand, that he killed his servants who had struck the king, his father. King James Bible And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his servants which had slain the king his father. New King James Version Now it happened, as soon as the kingdom was established in his hand, that he executed his servants who had murdered his father the king. New American Standard Bible Now it came about, as soon as the kingdom was firmly in his hand, that he killed his servants who had killed the king, his father. NASB 1995 Now it came about, as soon as the kingdom was firmly in his hand, that he killed his servants who had slain the king his father. NASB 1977 Now it came about, as soon as the kingdom was firmly in his hand, that he killed his servants who had slain the king his father. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened as soon as the kingdom was strong in his hand, that he struck down his servants who had struck down the king his father. Amplified Bible As soon as the kingdom was firmly in Amaziah’s hand, he executed his servants who had killed his father the king. Berean Annotated Bible As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. Christian Standard Bible As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah killed his servants who had killed his father the king. Holman Christian Standard Bible As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah killed his servants who had murdered his father the king. American Standard Version And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was established in his hand, that he slew his servants who had slain the king his father: Contemporary English Version As soon as Amaziah had control of Judah, he arrested and killed the officers who had murdered his father. English Revised Version And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was established in his hand, that he slew his servants which had slain the king his father: GOD'S WORD® Translation As soon as he had a firm control over the kingdom, he executed the officials who had killed his father, the former king. Good News Translation As soon as Amaziah was firmly in power, he executed the officials who had killed his father, the king. International Standard Version Later on, as soon as he was in firm control of his kingdom, he executed the servants who had murdered his father the king, NET Bible When he had secured control of the kingdom, he executed the servants who had assassinated his father. New Heart English Bible It happened, as soon as the kingdom was established in his hand, that he killed his servants who had slain the king his father: Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his servants who had slain the king his father. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAs soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. World English Bible As soon as the kingdom was established in his hand, he killed his servants who had slain the king his father, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, when the kingdom has been strong in his hand, that he strikes his servants, those striking his father the king, Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was established in his hand, that he killed his servants who had struck the king, his father. Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, when the kingdom hath been strong in his hand, that he smiteth his servants, those smiting the king his father, Smith's Literal Translation And it will be when the kingdom was strengthened in his hand, and he will smite his servants striking the king his father. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he had possession of the kingdom, he put his servants to death that had slain the king his father: Catholic Public Domain Version And when he had obtained the kingdom, he struck down those of his servants who had killed his father, the king. New American Bible When Amaziah had the kingdom firmly in hand, he struck down the officials who had struck down the king, his father. New Revised Standard Version As soon as the royal power was firmly in his hand he killed his servants who had murdered his father the king. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was firmly in his hand, he slew his servants who had slain King Joash his father. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when the Kingdom was strengthened by his hand, he killed his Servants who murdered Yoash the King, his father. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was established in his hand, that he slew his servants who had slain the king his father; Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass when the kingdom was established in his hand, that he slew his servants that had slain the king his father. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Amaziah Reigns in Judah…4Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away, and the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places. 5 As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. 6Yet he did not put the sons of the murderers to death, but acted according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.”… Cross References As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, 2 Chronicles 25:3 As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. 1 Kings 2:46 Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon. 2 Samuel 5:12 And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel. Amaziah executed the servants 2 Samuel 4:9-12 But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, / when someone told me, ‘Look, Saul is dead,’ and thought he was a bearer of good news, I seized him and put him to death at Ziklag. That was his reward for his news! / How much more, when wicked men kill a righteous man in his own house and on his own bed, shall I not now require his blood from your hands and remove you from the earth!” … 2 Samuel 1:14-16 So David asked him, “Why were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?” / Then David summoned one of the young men and said, “Go, execute him!” So the young man struck him down, and he died. / For David had said to the Amalekite, “Your blood be on your own head because your own mouth has testified against you, saying, ‘I killed the LORD’s anointed.’” 1 Kings 2:31-34 And the king replied, “Do just as he says. Strike him down and bury him, and so remove from me and from the house of my father the innocent blood that Joab shed. / The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” … who had murdered his father the king. 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. 2 Chronicles 24:25-26 And when the Arameans had withdrawn, they left Joash severely wounded. His own servants conspired against him for shedding the blood of the son of Jehoiada the priest, and they killed him on his bed. So he died and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. / Those who conspired against Joash were Zabad son of Shimeath the Ammonitess and Jehozabad son of Shimrith the Moabitess. 2 Kings 21:23-24 Then the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed the king in his palace. / But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place. Deuteronomy 24:16 Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin. Ezekiel 18:20 The soul who sins is the one who will die. A son will not bear the iniquity of his father, and a father will not bear the iniquity of his son. The righteousness of the righteous man will fall upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked man will fall upon him. Genesis 9:5-6 And surely I will require the life of any man or beast by whose hand your lifeblood is shed. I will demand an accounting from anyone who takes the life of his fellow man: / Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind. Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Matthew 5:38-39 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ / But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; Exodus 21:12-14 Whoever strikes and kills a man must surely be put to death. / If, however, he did not lie in wait, but God allowed it to happen, then I will appoint for you a place where he may flee. / But if a man schemes and acts willfully against his neighbor to kill him, you must take him away from My altar to be put to death. Numbers 35:30-31 If anyone kills a person, the murderer is to be put to death on the testimony of the witnesses. But no one is to be put to death based on the testimony of a lone witness. / You are not to accept a ransom for the life of a murderer who deserves to die; he must surely be put to death. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his servants which had slain the king his father. A. Genesis 9:6 Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man. Exodus 21:12-14 He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death… Numbers 35:33 So ye shall not pollute the land wherein ye are: for blood it defileth the land: and the land cannot be cleansed of the blood that is shed therein, but by the blood of him that shed it. his servants 2 Kings 12:20,21 And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla… 2 Chronicles 25:3,4 Now it came to pass, when the kingdom was established to him, that he slew his servants that had killed the king his father… Jump to Previous Confirmed Death Established Executed Firmly Grasp Hand Killed Kingdom Murdered Officials Power Royal Servants Slain Slew Smiteth Smiting Smitten Soon Straight StrongJump to Next Confirmed Death Established Executed Firmly Grasp Hand Killed Kingdom Murdered Officials Power Royal Servants Slain Slew Smiteth Smiting Smitten Soon Straight Strong2 Kings 14 1. Amaziah's good reign5. His justice on the murderers of his father 7. His victory over Edom 8. Amaziah, provoking Jehoash, is overcome 15. Jeroboam succeeds Jehoash 17. Amaziah slain by a conspiracy 21. Azariah succeeds him 23. Jeroboam's wicked reign 28. Zachariah succeeds him As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp This phrase indicates a transition of power and stability in the kingdom of Judah. Amaziah, the son of Joash, ascended to the throne after his father's assassination. The phrase suggests that Amaziah waited until he had secured his rule and established his authority before taking action. This reflects a common practice in ancient Near Eastern monarchies, where a new king would first consolidate power to prevent internal and external threats. The stability of a kingdom was crucial for a king to enact justice and governance effectively. Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king Persons / Places / Events 1. AmaziahThe king of Judah who succeeded his father Joash. He is noted for his initial obedience to God's laws but later faltered in his faithfulness. 2. Joash Amaziah's father, the previous king of Judah, who was assassinated by his own servants. 3. The Servants These are the individuals who conspired against and killed King Joash, leading to their execution by Amaziah. 4. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, where Amaziah reigned as king. 5. The Kingdom Refers to the political and territorial domain over which Amaziah ruled, which he secured before taking action against his father's murderers. Teaching Points Justice and RighteousnessAmaziah's actions demonstrate a commitment to justice by punishing those directly responsible for his father's murder. This reflects the biblical principle of justice, where wrongdoing is addressed appropriately. Adherence to God's Law Amaziah's decision to execute only the guilty parties aligns with the Mosaic Law, which emphasizes individual responsibility. This teaches us the importance of aligning our actions with God's commandments. The Danger of Partial Obedience While Amaziah initially followed God's law, his later actions showed a decline in faithfulness. This serves as a warning about the dangers of partial obedience and the need for consistent faithfulness. Leadership and Responsibility As a leader, Amaziah took decisive action to secure his kingdom and administer justice. This highlights the responsibility of leaders to act justly and uphold righteousness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 14:5?2. How does 2 Kings 14:5 demonstrate the importance of justice in leadership? 3. What can we learn about God's timing from 2 Kings 14:5? 4. How does 2 Kings 14:5 connect to God's justice in Deuteronomy 32:35? 5. How should leaders today apply the principles found in 2 Kings 14:5? 6. What does 2 Kings 14:5 teach about accountability for past actions? 7. What does 2 Kings 14:5 reveal about justice and leadership in ancient Israel? 8. How does 2 Kings 14:5 reflect the moral standards of its time? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 14:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 14? 11. Why does 2 Kings 14:8–14 record Amaziah’s defeat by Israel if he was said to do right in the eyes of the LORD (2 Kings 14:3)? 12. In 2 Chronicles 25:4, how can Amaziah’s execution of his father’s assassins yet sparing their children be reconciled with other Old Testament commands on punishment and inheritance of guilt? 13. How do we reconcile the timeline of Amaziah's reign in 2 Kings 14:2-3 with conflicting data in other historical sources? 14. Why does 2 Kings 14:3 say Amaziah followed God while 2 Chronicles 25:14 depicts him turning to idols? What Does 2 Kings 14:5 Mean As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp• Amaziah waited until he was securely established on the throne (2 Chronicles 25:3). • This shows prudence: justice carried out too soon might have sparked rebellion; too late could suggest weakness (2 Samuel 3:39). • Scripture presents this timing as factual history, underscoring the stability God granted a rightful king (Psalm 75:6-7). Amaziah executed • As king he bore “the sword” of civil authority (Romans 13:4). • Capital punishment for murder is affirmed from Genesis 9:6 onward; Amaziah’s action aligns with that divine mandate. • The verb “executed” conveys legal justice, not personal vengeance (Numbers 35:30-31). the servants who had murdered • These men were palace officials (2 Kings 12:20-21) who betrayed covenant loyalty—an aggravated crime (Exodus 21:14). • Their murder of Joash was premeditated; Mosaic Law required death for intentional killers (Numbers 35:16-18). • By singling out the guilty, Amaziah modeled precise justice and avoided collective punishment (Deuteronomy 24:16). his father the king • The murder assaulted both the sanctity of life and the divinely appointed office (1 Samuel 24:6). • Honoring father and mother is foundational (Exodus 20:12); Amaziah defended his father’s memory and upheld royal dignity. • God records this to illustrate how civil authority must protect life and order, especially within leadership (Proverbs 20:28). summary Amaziah, once firmly established, fulfilled God-given royal responsibility by lawfully executing the specific officials who had assassinated his father King Joash. His measured timing, adherence to Mosaic justice, and focus on the actual murderers display righteous governance that honors both family and divine law. (5) As soon as the kingdom was confirmed--i.e., as soon as he was firmly established on the throne; as soon as he felt his power secure. (Comp. 1Kings 2:46.)Slew . . .--slain.--Literally, smote . . . smitten. Verse 5. - And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand. Joash had been murdered in Jerusalem by conspirators (2 Kings 12:20). A time of trouble had, no doubt, supervened. The conspirators would not wish to see Amaziah placed upon the throne, and may have opposed and delayed his appointment. But their efforts proved fruitless. After a time, the young king was confirmed (literally, "strengthened"), i.e. settled and established in his kingdom, all opposition being overcome or dying away. This seems to be what the writer means. He cannot intend a confirmation by a foreign suzerain, which the phrase used might import (2 Kings 15:19), when he has given no hint of any subjection of the kingdom to any foreign power, or indeed of any serious attack on its independence. That he slew his servants. Jozachar and Jehozabad were "servants" of Joash, apparently domestic servants employed in his palace, and are therefore reckoned "servants" also of his successor. Which had slain the king his father. In the "house of Millo,' where he lay sick. They "slew him on his bed" (see 2 Chronicles 24:25).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As soon asכַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the kingdom הַמַּמְלָכָ֖ה (ham·mam·lā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign was firmly חָזְקָ֥ה (ḥā·zə·qāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer in his grasp, בְּיָד֑וֹ (bə·yā·ḏōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand Amaziah executed וַיַּךְ֙ (way·yaḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike the servants עֲבָדָ֔יו (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant who had murdered הַמַּכִּ֖ים (ham·mak·kîm) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5221: To strike his father אָבִֽיו׃ (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father the king. הַמֶּ֥לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Links 2 Kings 14:5 NIV2 Kings 14:5 NLT 2 Kings 14:5 ESV 2 Kings 14:5 NASB 2 Kings 14:5 KJV 2 Kings 14:5 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 14:5 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 14:5 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 14:5 French Bible 2 Kings 14:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 14:5 It happened as soon as the kingdom (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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