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2 Kings 14:5
As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king.
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Christian Standard Bible®
As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah killed his servants who had killed his father the king.
As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah killed his servants who had killed his father the king.
Hebrew Names Version
It happened, as soon as the kingdom was established in his hand, that he killed his servants who had slain the king his father:
It happened, as soon as the kingdom was established in his hand, that he killed his servants who had slain the king his father:
King James Version
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Century Version
As soon as Amaziah took control of the kingdom, he executed the officers who had murdered his father the king.
As soon as Amaziah took control of the kingdom, he executed the officers who had murdered his father the king.
New English Translation
When he had secured control of the kingdom, he executed the servants who had assassinated his father.
When he had secured control of the kingdom, he executed the servants who had assassinated 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.
As soon as the kingdom was firmly in Amaziah's hand, he executed his servants who had killed 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.
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.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when the kingdome was confirmed in his hand, he slewe his seruants which had killed the King his father.
And when the kingdome was confirmed in his hand, he slewe his seruants which had killed 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.
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.
Contemporary English Version
As soon as Amaziah had control of Judah, he arrested and killed the officers who had murdered his father.
As soon as Amaziah had control of Judah, he arrested and killed the officers who had murdered his father.
Complete Jewish Bible
As soon as he had the kingdom firmly under his control, he put to death the servants of his who had murdered the king his father.
As soon as he had the kingdom firmly under his control, he put to death the servants of his who had murdered the king his father.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass when the kingdom was established in his hand, that he slew his servants who had smitten the king his father.
And it came to pass when the kingdom was established in his hand, that he slew his servants who had smitten the king his father.
Easy-to-Read Version
At the time that Amaziah had strong control of the kingdom, he killed the officers who had killed his father.
At the time that Amaziah had strong control of the kingdom, he killed the officers who had killed his father.
George Lamsa Translation
And 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.
And 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.
Good News Translation
As soon as Amaziah was firmly in power, he executed the officials who had killed his father, the king.
As soon as Amaziah was firmly in power, he executed the officials who had killed his father, the king.
Lexham English Bible
It happened that when the kingdom was firmly in his hand, he killed his servants who had killed his father the king.
It happened that when the kingdom was firmly in his hand, he killed his servants who had killed his father the king.
Literal Translation
And it happened, when the kingdom was strong in his hand, he struck his servants, those who struck his father, the king.
And it happened, when the kingdom was strong in his hand, he struck his servants, those who struck his father, the king.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Now whan he had gotten the power of the kyngdome, he smote his seruauntes which had smytte the kynge his father:
Now whan he had gotten the power of the kyngdome, he smote his seruauntes which had smytte the kynge his father:
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:
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:
Bible in Basic English
Now when he became strong in the kingdom, straight away he put to death those servants who had taken the life of the king his father;
Now when he became strong in the kingdom, straight away he put to death those servants who had taken the life of the king his father;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And assoone as the kingdome was setled in his hande, it came to passe, that he slue his seruauntes which had killed the king his father.
And assoone as the kingdome was setled in his hande, it came to passe, that he slue his seruauntes which had killed the king his father.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
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;
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;
King James Version (1611)
And it came to passe assoone as the kingdome was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his seruants which had slaine the king his father.
And it came to passe assoone as the kingdome was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his seruants which had slaine the king his father.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
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.
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.
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:
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:
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne he hadde gete the rewme, he smoot hise seruauntis, that hadden killid the kyng, his fadir;
And whanne he hadde gete the rewme, he smoot hise seruauntis, that hadden killid the kyng, his fadir;
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,
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,
Update Bible Version
And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was established in his hand, that he slew his slaves who had slain the king his father:
And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was established in his hand, that he slew his slaves 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.
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
It happened, as soon as the kingdom was established in his hand, that he killed his servants who had slain the king his father:
It happened, as soon as the kingdom was established in his hand, that he killed his servants who 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.
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 Living Translation
When Amaziah was well established as king, he executed the officials who had assassinated his father.
When Amaziah was well established as king, he executed the officials who had assassinated his father.
New Life Bible
As soon as the nation was under Amaziah's power, he killed the servants who had killed his father when he was king.
As soon as the nation was under Amaziah's power, he killed the servants who had killed his father when he was king.
New Revised Standard
As soon as the royal power was firmly in his hand he killed his servants who had murdered his father the king.
As soon as the royal power was firmly in his hand he killed his servants who had murdered his father the king.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass that, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, he smote his servants who smote the king his father;
And it came to pass that, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, he smote his servants who smote the king his father;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when he had possession of the kingdom, he put his servants to death that had slain the king, his father.
And when he had possession of the kingdom, he put his servants to death that had slain the king, his father.
Revised Standard Version
And as soon as the royal power was firmly in his hand he killed his servants who had slain the king his father.
And as soon as the royal power was firmly in his hand he killed his servants who had slain the king his father.
THE MESSAGE
When he had the affairs of the kingdom well in hand, he executed the palace guard that had assassinated his father the king. But he didn't kill the sons of the assassins. He was obedient to what God commanded, written in the Word revealed to Moses, that parents shouldn't be executed for their children's sins, nor children for those of their parents. We each pay personally for our sins.
When he had the affairs of the kingdom well in hand, he executed the palace guard that had assassinated his father the king. But he didn't kill the sons of the assassins. He was obedient to what God commanded, written in the Word revealed to Moses, that parents shouldn't be executed for their children's sins, nor children for those of their parents. We each pay personally for our sins.
New American Standard Bible (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.
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.
Contextual Overview
1In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz over Israel, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah. 2He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother's name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem. 3And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not as his father David had done. He did everything as his father Joash had done. 4Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away, and the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places. 5As 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, 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." 7Amaziah struck down ten thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He took Sela in battle and called it Joktheel, its name to this very day.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
am 3166, bc 838
that he slew: Genesis 9:6, Exodus 21:12-14, Numbers 35:33
his servants: 2 Kings 12:20, 2 Kings 12:21, 2 Chronicles 25:3, 2 Chronicles 25:4
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 24:16 - General 2 Kings 15:19 - to confirm 2 Kings 21:24 - the people of the land slew
Cross-References
Genesis 14:10
Now the Valley of Siddim was full of tar pits, and as the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, some men fell into the pits, but the survivors fled to the hill country.
Now the Valley of Siddim was full of tar pits, and as the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, some men fell into the pits, but the survivors fled to the hill country.
Genesis 14:11
The four kings seized all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food, and they went on their way.
The four kings seized all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food, and they went on their way.
Genesis 14:20
and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand." Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.
and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand." Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.
Genesis 14:23
that I will not accept even a thread, or a strap of a sandal, or anything that belongs to you, lest you should say, 'I have made Abram rich.'
that I will not accept even a thread, or a strap of a sandal, or anything that belongs to you, lest you should say, 'I have made Abram rich.'
Genesis 15:20
Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites,
Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites,
Deuteronomy 1:4
This was after he had defeated Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and then at Edrei had defeated Og king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth.
This was after he had defeated Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and then at Edrei had defeated Og king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth.
Deuteronomy 3:11
(For only Og king of Bashan had remained of the remnant of the Rephaim. His bed of iron, nine cubits long and four cubits wide, is still in Rabbah of the Ammonites.)
(For only Og king of Bashan had remained of the remnant of the Rephaim. His bed of iron, nine cubits long and four cubits wide, is still in Rabbah of the Ammonites.)
Deuteronomy 3:20
until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as He has to you, and they too have taken possession of the land the LORD your God is giving them, across the Jordan. Then each of you may return to the possession I have given you."
until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as He has to you, and they too have taken possession of the land the LORD your God is giving them, across the Jordan. Then each of you may return to the possession I have given you."
Deuteronomy 3:22
Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God Himself will fight for you."
Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God Himself will fight for you."
Joshua 12:4
Og king of Bashan, one of the remnant of the Rephaim, who lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei.
Og king of Bashan, one of the remnant of the Rephaim, who lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was strengthened in his hand,.... That he was well settled on the throne, and had a share in the affection of the people, and the idolatry and murder his father had committed were worn off of the minds of the people, and the friends of the conspirators against him were become few or none:
that he slew his servants that had slain the king his father; charged them with the murder in a court of judicature, obtained a sentence against them, and had them executed.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The phrase, “confirmed in his hand” 2 Kings 15:19, usually expresses the authorisation of a new reign by an imperial superior (see 2 Kings 15:19 note); but here it describes the result when the troubles consequent upon the murder of Joash had passed away. The new king’s authority was generally recognized by his subjects.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Kings 14:5. As soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand — No doubt those wicked men, Jozachar and Jehozabad, who murdered his father, had considerable power and influence; and therefore he found it dangerous to bring them to justice, till he was assured of the loyalty of his other officers: when this was clear, he called them to account, and put them to death.
