Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah son of Menahem became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned two years. New Living Translation Pekahiah son of Menahem began to rule over Israel in the fiftieth year of King Uzziah’s reign in Judah. He reigned in Samaria two years. English Standard Version In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah the son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned two years. Berean Standard Bible In the fiftieth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, Pekahiah son of Menahem became king of Israel and reigned in Samaria two years. Berean Literal Bible In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah son of Menahem became king over Israel in Samaria two years. King James Bible In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekahiah the son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned two years. New King James Version In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah the son of Menahem became king over Israel in Samaria, and reigned two years. New American Standard Bible In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah the son of Menahem became king over Israel in Samaria, and reigned for two years. NASB 1995 In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah son of Menahem became king over Israel in Samaria, and reigned two years. NASB 1977 In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah son of Menahem became king over Israel in Samaria, and reigned two years. Legacy Standard Bible In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah son of Menahem became king over Israel in Samaria and reigned two years. Amplified Bible In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah the son of Menahem became king over Israel, and reigned two years in Samaria. Berean Annotated Bible In the fiftieth year of Azariah’s (YHWH has helped) reign over Judah (praised), Pekahiah (YHWH sees) son of Menahem (comforter) became king of Israel (he wrestles with God) and reigned in Samaria (watch mountain) two years. Christian Standard Bible In the fiftieth year of Judah’s King Azariah, Pekahiah son of Menahem became king over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned two years. Holman Christian Standard Bible In the fiftieth year of Judah’s King Azariah, Pekahiah son of Menahem became king over Israel in Samaria and reigned two years. American Standard Version In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekahiah the son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned two years. Contemporary English Version Pekahiah became king of Israel in the fiftieth year of Azariah's rule in Judah, and he ruled two years from Samaria. English Revised Version In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekahiah the son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned two years. GOD'S WORD® Translation In Azariah's fiftieth year as king of Judah, Menahem's son Pekahiah began to rule. Pekahiah was king of Israel in Samaria for two years. Good News Translation In the fiftieth year of the reign of King Uzziah of Judah, Pekahiah son of Menahem became king of Israel, and he ruled in Samaria for two years. International Standard Version Menahem's son Pekahiah became king over Israel for two years during the fiftieth year of the reign of King Azariah of Judah. NET Bible In the fiftieth year of King Azariah's reign over Judah, Menahem's son Pekahiah became king over Israel. He reigned in Samaria for two years. New Heart English Bible In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekahiah the son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria for two years. Webster's Bible Translation In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah the son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned two years. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIn the fiftieth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, Pekahiah son of Menahem became king of Israel and reigned in Samaria two years. World English Bible In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah the son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria for two years. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah son of Menahem has reigned over Israel in Samaria, two years, Berean Literal Bible In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah son of Menahem became king over Israel in Samaria two years. Young's Literal Translation In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah hath Pekahiah son of Menahem reigned over Israel, in Samaria -- two years, Smith's Literal Translation In the year the fiftieth year to Azariah king of Judah, reigned Pekahiah son of Menahem over Israel in Shomeron, two years. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the fiftieth year of Azarias king of Juda reigned Phaceia the son of Manahem over Israel in Samaria two years. Catholic Public Domain Version In the fiftieth year of Azariah, the king of Judah: Pekahiah, the son of Menahem, reigned over Israel, in Samaria, for two years. New American Bible In the fiftieth year of Azariah, king of Judah, Pekahiah, son of Menahem, became king over Israel in Samaria for two years. New Revised Standard Version In the fiftieth year of King Azariah of Judah, Pekahiah son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria; he reigned two years. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn the fiftieth year of Uzziah king of Judah, Pekahiah the son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned two years. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In the fiftieth year of Uzzia, King of Yehuda, Peqakhia, son of Makhanim, became king over Israel in Samaria for two years. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekahiah the son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned two years. Brenton Septuagint Translation In the fiftieth year of Azarias king of Juda, began Phakesias the son of Manaem to reign over Israel in Samaria two years. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Pekahiah Reigns in Israel23In 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.… Cross References In the fiftieth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, 2 Kings 14:21-22 Then all the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah. / Azariah was the one who rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers. 2 Chronicles 26:1-3 All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah. / Uzziah was the one who rebuilt Eloth and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers. / Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother’s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem. Pekahiah son of Menahem became king of Israel 2 Kings 17:1 In the twelfth year of the reign of Ahaz over Judah, Hoshea son of Elah became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria nine years. 1 Kings 16:29 In the thirty-eighth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Ahab son of Omri became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria twenty-two years. 1 Kings 16:23 In the thirty-first year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Omri became king of Israel, and he reigned twelve years, six of them in Tirzah. and reigned in Samaria 2 Kings 3:1 In the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat’s reign over Judah, Jehoram son of Ahab became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria twelve years. 2 Kings 14:23 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Amaziah son of Joash over Judah, Jeroboam son of Jehoash became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria forty-one years. 1 Kings 16:24 He bought the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents of silver and built a city there, calling it Samaria after the name of Shemer, who had owned the hill. two years. 1 Kings 15:25 In the second year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned two years. 1 Kings 16:8 In the twenty-sixth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Elah son of Baasha became king of Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah two years. 1 Kings 22:52 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father and mother and of Jeroboam son of Nebat, who had caused Israel to sin. 2 Kings 15:8-12 In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, Zechariah son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria six months. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his fathers had done. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit. / Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place. … 2 Kings 15:27-31 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. / And 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. / In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria. … 2 Kings 13:10-13 In the thirty-seventh year of the reign of Joash over Judah, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned sixteen years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and did not turn away from all the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit, but he walked in them. / As for the rest of the acts of Jehoash, along with all his accomplishments and his might, including his war against Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? … 2 Kings 16:1-4 In the seventeenth year of Pekah son of Remaliah, Ahaz son of Jotham became king of Judah. / Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God. / Instead, he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and even sacrificed his son in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. … 2 Chronicles 27:1-9 Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerushah daughter of Zadok. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done. In addition, he did not enter the temple of the LORD. But the people still behaved corruptly. / Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate of the house of the LORD, and he worked extensively on the wall at the hill of Ophel. … Treasury of Scripture In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekahiah the son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned two years. A. 2 Kings 21:19 Amon was twenty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Meshullemeth, the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah. 1 Kings 15:25 And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years. 1 Kings 16:8 In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years. Jump to Previous Azariah Azari'ah Fiftieth Israel Judah Menahem Men'ahem Pekahiah Pekahi'ah Reign Reigned Samaria Sama'riaJump to Next Azariah Azari'ah Fiftieth Israel Judah Menahem Men'ahem Pekahiah Pekahi'ah Reign Reigned Samaria Sama'ria2 Kings 15 1. Azariah's good reign5. He dying a leper, is succeeded by Jotham 8. Zachariah the last of Jehu's generation, reigning ill, is slain by Shallum 13. Shallum, reigning a month, is slain by Nenahem 16. Menahem strengthens himself by Pul 21. Pekahiah succeeds him 23. Pekahiah is slain by Pekah 27. Pekah is oppressed by Tiglath-pileser, and slain by Hoshea 32. Jotham's good reign 36. Ahaz succeeds him In the fiftieth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah Azariah, also known as Uzziah, was a king of Judah who reigned for 52 years. His reign is noted for prosperity and military success, as well as a tragic end due to leprosy (2 Chronicles 26:16-21). The reference to the fiftieth year of his reign provides a chronological anchor, situating Pekahiah's ascension in the broader timeline of the divided monarchy. This period was marked by political instability in Israel, contrasting with Judah's relative stability under Azariah. Pekahiah son of Menahem became king of Israel and reigned in Samaria two years Persons / Places / Events 1. Azariah (Uzziah)King of Judah during whose reign Pekahiah became king of Israel. His reign is noted for both prosperity and eventual downfall due to pride. 2. Pekahiah Son of Menahem, he became king of Israel and reigned for two years. His short reign was marked by instability and eventual assassination. 3. Menahem Father of Pekahiah and former king of Israel, known for his violent rise to power and oppressive rule. 4. Samaria The capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, where Pekahiah reigned. It was a center of political and religious activity. 5. Israel and Judah The divided kingdoms of the Hebrew people, with Israel in the north and Judah in the south. This division often led to political and spiritual conflicts. Teaching Points The Consequences of Political InstabilityThe brief and tumultuous reign of Pekahiah serves as a reminder of the dangers of political instability and the importance of righteous leadership. The Impact of Legacy Pekahiah's reign was influenced by his father Menahem's oppressive rule. This highlights the impact of a leader's legacy on their successors. The Importance of Faithfulness to God The Northern Kingdom's repeated failure to follow God led to its downfall. This underscores the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God in leadership. The Role of Divine Providence Despite human actions and political turmoil, God's providence is at work. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's ultimate plan. Learning from History The history of Israel and Judah serves as a lesson for modern believers to seek Godly wisdom and avoid the pitfalls of past leaders. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 15:23?2. How does 2 Kings 15:23 illustrate the consequences of turning from God's ways? 3. What lessons can we learn from Pekahiah's reign about leadership and faithfulness? 4. How does Pekahiah's story connect with Deuteronomy's warnings about disobedience? 5. In what ways can we ensure our leadership aligns with God's principles today? 6. How can we apply the lessons from Pekahiah's reign to our personal lives? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 15:23? 8. How does 2 Kings 15:23 fit into the overall narrative of Israel's kings? 9. What theological lessons can be drawn from Pekahiah's reign in 2 Kings 15:23? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 15? 11. How do we square the accounts of 2 Chronicles 26 with 2 Kings 15, given the differing details about Uzziah (also called Azariah) and his reign? 12. 2 Kings 15:5 states God struck Azariah with leprosy with little explanation--why is the cause, detailed in 2 Chronicles 26, absent here? 13. Why does 2 Chronicles 26:23 indicate an honorable burial for Uzziah despite his long period of isolation, and is there any extrabiblical support for this? 14. Why does Isaiah 17's prophecy appear unfulfilled when compared to other passages predicting judgments on Israel's neighbors that were historically verified? What Does 2 Kings 15:23 Mean In the fiftieth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah“In the fiftieth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah…” • Scripture records Azariah (also called Uzziah) enjoying a remarkably long rule of fifty-two years (2 Kings 15:1–2; 2 Chronicles 26:3). • The Spirit-directed historian dates Israel’s events by Judah’s king, confirming the accuracy of the divided-kingdom chronology (1 Kings 15:1; 2 Kings 8:16). • God’s Word anchors history in real time, showing He works through actual rulers and years, not myth or legend. Isaiah’s call “in the year that King Uzziah died” (Isaiah 6:1) rests on the same timeline. Pekahiah son of Menahem “…Pekahiah son of Menahem…” • Pekahiah inherits the throne because his father, Menahem, had seized power violently yet secured it by paying tribute to Assyria (2 Kings 15:14–20). • The name change from Menahem to Pekahiah signals a new but still troubled chapter, echoing earlier father-son successions that kept Israel on an ungodly path (1 Kings 15:25–26; 2 Kings 13:10–11). • Deuteronomy 17:18–20 calls each king to copy and obey God’s Law; Pekahiah shows how rarely that charge was taken seriously in the northern kingdom. became king of Israel “…became king of Israel…” • Though the throne is his, authority belongs to the Lord alone (Psalm 75:6-7); Pekahiah answers to the covenant God his nation has spurned (Hosea 8:4). • His accession underlines the political fragmentation that followed Jeroboam I’s rebellion (1 Kings 12:16-20). The northern kingdom never achieves lasting stability because it refuses David’s line and, more importantly, David’s God (2 Kings 17:21-23). • Even so, the Lord faithfully tracks each reign, proving He rules over all—even disobedient Israel (Proverbs 21:1). and reigned in Samaria two years “…and reigned in Samaria two years.” • Samaria, founded by Omri (1 Kings 16:24), stands as a symbol of idolatry (Micah 1:5). Pekahiah’s brief two-year tenure shows the fragility that sin breeds (Proverbs 14:34). • His assassination by Pekah son of Remaliah after such a short reign (2 Kings 15:25) highlights God’s judgment on persistent rebellion, just as earlier coups did (1 Kings 16:9-10; 2 Kings 10:9-10). • The fleeting rule underscores a biblical lesson: kingdoms rise and fall, but “the word of the Lord stands forever” (Isaiah 40:8). summary 2 Kings 15:23 fixes Pekahiah’s reign precisely, displays the lineage of a turbulent throne, reminds us that every king answers to God, and illustrates how sin shortens stability. The verse is a sober marker on Israel’s downward spiral, yet it also testifies that the Lord chronicles history with perfect precision, guiding events toward His unshakable purposes. (23-26) THE REIGN OF PEKAHIAH(Heb., P?kahy?h). ( (25) But . . . a captain of his.--And . . . his adjutant (or knight, 2Kings 7:2). The palace of the king's house.--The same expression occurred in 1Kings 16:18. The word armon, rendered "palace," is usually explained as meaning citadel or keep, from a root meaning to be high. (Comp. ? ???? 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 (1Kings 4:13); Arieh ("lion"), like our own Cceur-de-Lion, betokens strength and bravery. (Comp. 1Chronicles 12:8, "The Gadites, whose faces were as the faces of lions.") . . . Verses 23-26. - SHORT REIGN OF PEKA-HIAH. The short reign of Pekahiah was wholly undistinguished. He held the throne for two years only, or perhaps for parts of two years, and performed no action that any historian has thought worthy of record. Our author has nothing to relate of him but the circumstances of his death (ver. 25), wherewith he combines the usual formulae (vers. 23, 24, 26).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In the fiftiethחֲמִשִּׁ֣ים (ḥă·miš·šîm) Number - common plural Strong's 2572: Fifty year בִּשְׁנַת֙ (biš·naṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8141: A year of Azariah's לַעֲזַרְיָ֖ה (la·‘ă·zar·yāh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5838: Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites reign מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king over Judah, יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Pekahiah פְּקַֽחְיָ֨ה (pə·qaḥ·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6494: Pekahiah -- 'Yah has opened (the eyes)', a king of Israel son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Menahem מְנַחֵ֧ם (mə·na·ḥêm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4505: Menahem -- 'comforter', king of Northern Israel became king מָ֠לַךְ (mā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel of עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and reigned in Samaria בְּשֹׁמְר֖וֹן (bə·šō·mə·rō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8111: Samaria -- capital of northern kingdom of Israel two years. שָׁנָ֔ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year Links 2 Kings 15:23 NIV2 Kings 15:23 NLT 2 Kings 15:23 ESV 2 Kings 15:23 NASB 2 Kings 15:23 KJV 2 Kings 15:23 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 15:23 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 15:23 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 15:23 French Bible 2 Kings 15:23 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 15:23 In the fiftieth year of Azariah king (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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