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. 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. 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, Majority Standard Bible As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah 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. 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, 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 2 Chronicles 25:3-4 As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. / Yet he did not put their sons to death, but acted according to what is written in the Law, in the Book 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.” 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. Leviticus 24:17 And if a man takes the life of anyone else, he must surely be put to death. Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. Isaiah 11:4 but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. Acts 7:24-25 And when he saw one of them being mistreated, Moses went to his defense and avenged him by striking down the Egyptian who was oppressing him. / He assumed his brothers would understand that God was using him to deliver them, but they did not. 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. 1 Samuel 15:33 But Samuel declared: “As your sword has made women childless, so your mother will be childless among women.” And Samuel hacked Agag to pieces before the LORD at Gilgal. Revelation 6:10 And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?” 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 moment of consolidation and stability in Amaziah's reign. The Hebrew root for "firmly" (חָזַק, chazaq) conveys strength and courage, suggesting that Amaziah had established control and authority over the kingdom. Historically, this period in Judah was marked by political instability, and securing the throne was crucial for any king. The phrase implies that Amaziah waited until he had full control before taking decisive action, reflecting wisdom and prudence in leadership. Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king 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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