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2 Kings 14:5
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.
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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.
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:
Berean Standard Bible
As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king.
As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king.
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
1 It was in the second year of Yo'ash son of Y'ho'achaz king of Isra'el that Amatzyah the son of Yo'ash king of Y'hudah began his reign. 2 He was twenty-five years old when he began to rule, and he ruled for twenty-nine years in Yerushalayim. His mother's name was Y'ho‘adan, from Yerushalayim. 3 He did what was right from Adonai 's perspective, although not like David his ancestor; he lived the same way as his father Yo'ash. 4 However, the high places were not removed; the people still sacrificed and offered on the high places. 5 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. 6 But he did not put the children of the murderers to death, because of what is written in the scroll of the Torah of Moshe, as Adonai ordered when he said, "Fathers are not to be executed for the children, nor are children to be executed for the fathers; every person will be executed for his own sin." 7 He slaughtered 10,000 men of Edom in the Salt Valley and captured Sela in the war, renaming it Yokte'el, as it is today.
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 Siddim Valley was full of clay pits; and when the kings of S'dom and ‘Amora fled, some fell into them; while the rest fled to the hills.
Now the Siddim Valley was full of clay pits; and when the kings of S'dom and ‘Amora fled, some fell into them; while the rest fled to the hills.
Genesis 14:11
The victors took all the possessions of S'dom and ‘Amora and all their food supply; then they left.
The victors took all the possessions of S'dom and ‘Amora and all their food supply; then they left.
Genesis 14:20
and blessed be El ‘Elyon, who handed your enemies over to you." Avram gave him a tenth of everything.
and blessed be El ‘Elyon, who handed your enemies over to you." Avram gave him a tenth of everything.
Genesis 14:23
that I will not take so much as a thread or a sandal thong of anything that is yours; so that you won't be able to say, ‘I made Avram rich.'
that I will not take so much as a thread or a sandal thong of anything that is yours; so that you won't be able to say, ‘I made Avram rich.'
Genesis 15:20
the Hitti, the P'rizi, the Refa'im,
the Hitti, the P'rizi, the Refa'im,
Deuteronomy 1:4
This was after he had defeated Sichon, king of the Emori, who lived in Heshbon, and ‘Og, king of Bashan, who lived in ‘Ashtarot, at Edre‘i.
This was after he had defeated Sichon, king of the Emori, who lived in Heshbon, and ‘Og, king of Bashan, who lived in ‘Ashtarot, at Edre‘i.
Deuteronomy 3:11
‘Og king of Bashan was the last survivor of the Refa'im. His bed was made of iron; it is still in Rabbah with the people of ‘Amon. It was nine cubits long and four cubits wide, using the normal cubit [thirteen-and-a-half by six feet].
‘Og king of Bashan was the last survivor of the Refa'im. His bed was made of iron; it is still in Rabbah with the people of ‘Amon. It was nine cubits long and four cubits wide, using the normal cubit [thirteen-and-a-half by six feet].
Deuteronomy 3:20
(Maftir) until Adonai allows your brothers to rest, as he has allowed you; and they too take possession of the land Adonai your God is giving them on the west side of the Yarden. At that point you will return, each man to his own possession which I have given you.'
(Maftir) until Adonai allows your brothers to rest, as he has allowed you; and they too take possession of the land Adonai your God is giving them on the west side of the Yarden. At that point you will return, each man to his own possession which I have given you.'
Deuteronomy 3:22
Don't be afraid of them, because Adonai your God will fight on your behalf.' Haftarah D'varim: Yesha‘yahu (Isaiah) 1:1–27 B'rit Hadashah suggested readings for Parashah D'varim: Yochanan (John) 15:1–11; Messianic Jews (Hebrews) 3:7–4:11 "Then I pleaded with Adonai , ‘Adonai Elohim , you have begun to reveal your greatness to your servant, and your strong hand — for what other god is there in heaven or on earth that can do the works and mighty deeds that you do? Please! Let me go across and see the good land on the other side of the Yarden, that wonderful hill-country and the L'vanon!' But Adonai was angry with me on account of you, and he didn't listen to me. Adonai said to me, ‘Enough from you! Don't say another word to me about this matter! Climb up to the top of Pisgah and look out to the west, north, south and east. Look with your eyes — but you will not go across this Yarden. However, commission Y'hoshua, encourage him and strengthen him; for he will lead this people across and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.' So we stayed in the valley across from Beit-P‘or.
Don't be afraid of them, because Adonai your God will fight on your behalf.' Haftarah D'varim: Yesha‘yahu (Isaiah) 1:1–27 B'rit Hadashah suggested readings for Parashah D'varim: Yochanan (John) 15:1–11; Messianic Jews (Hebrews) 3:7–4:11 "Then I pleaded with Adonai , ‘Adonai Elohim , you have begun to reveal your greatness to your servant, and your strong hand — for what other god is there in heaven or on earth that can do the works and mighty deeds that you do? Please! Let me go across and see the good land on the other side of the Yarden, that wonderful hill-country and the L'vanon!' But Adonai was angry with me on account of you, and he didn't listen to me. Adonai said to me, ‘Enough from you! Don't say another word to me about this matter! Climb up to the top of Pisgah and look out to the west, north, south and east. Look with your eyes — but you will not go across this Yarden. However, commission Y'hoshua, encourage him and strengthen him; for he will lead this people across and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.' So we stayed in the valley across from Beit-P‘or.
Joshua 12:4
There was also the territory of ‘Og king of Bashan, who belonged to the remnant of the Refa'im. He lived at ‘Ashtarot and at Edre‘i;
There was also the territory of ‘Og king of Bashan, who belonged to the remnant of the Refa'im. He lived at ‘Ashtarot and at Edre‘i;
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.
