2 Chronicles 28 — HeartWord

¹ Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign; and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: and he did not that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, like David his father;

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 16:1 · 1 Chronicles 3:13 · 2 Chronicles 17:3 · 2 Chronicles 27:9 · 2 Chronicles 28:19 · Isaiah 1:1 · Isaiah 7:1 · Hosea 1:1 · Micah 1:1 · Matthew 1:9

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Ahaz H271 (אָחָז) — Achaz, the name of a Jewish king and of an Israelite
twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
when he began to reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
and he reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
sixteen H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
sixteen H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
but he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
right H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
in the sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
like David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

² but he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and made also molten images for the Baalim.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 34:17 · Leviticus 19:4 · Judges 2:11 · Judges 2:13 · 1 Kings 16:31 · 2 Kings 10:26 · 2 Chronicles 21:6 · 2 Chronicles 22:3 · 2 Chronicles 33:3 · Isaiah 2:8 · Jeremiah 1:16 · Hosea 2:13 · Hosea 2:17 · Micah 1:5

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For he walked in H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
the ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
of the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
and made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
also molten images H4541 (מַסֵּכָה) — properly, a pouring over, i.e. fusion of metal (especially a cast image); by implication, a libation, i.e. league; concretely a coverlet (as if poured out)
for Baalim H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity

³ Moreover he burnt incense in the valley of the son of Hinnom, and burnt his children in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations whom Jehovah cast out before the children of Israel.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Leviticus 18:21 · Deuteronomy 12:31 · Deuteronomy 18:9 · Deuteronomy 18:10 · Joshua 15:8 · Judges 2:11 · Judges 2:13 · 2 Kings 16:3 · 2 Kings 23:10 · 2 Chronicles 33:2 · 2 Chronicles 33:6 · 2 Chronicles 36:14 · Psalms 106:37 · Jeremiah 2:34 · Jeremiah 7:31 · Jeremiah 19:2 · Jeremiah 19:13 · Jeremiah 32:35 · Micah 6:7

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Moreover he burnt incense H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
in the valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
of the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Hinnom H2011 (הִנֹּם) — Hinnom, apparently a Jebusite
and burnt H1197 (בָּעַר) — to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be (-come) brutish
his children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
in the fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
after the abominations H8441 (תּוֹעֵבַה) — properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
of the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
whom Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
had cast out H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

⁴ And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Leviticus 26:30 · Deuteronomy 12:2 · 1 Kings 14:2 · 1 Kings 14:23 · 2 Kings 16:4 · 2 Chronicles 15:17 · 2 Chronicles 28:19 · Micah 1:5

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

He sacrificed H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
also and burnt incense H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
in the high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
and on the hills H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
and under every green H7488 (רַעֲנָן) — verdant; by analogy, new; figuratively, prosperous
tree H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)

⁵ Wherefore Jehovah his God delivered him into the hand of the king of Syria; and they smote him, and carried away of his a great multitude of captives, and brought them to Damascus. And he was also delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 20:2 · Judges 2:14 · 2 Kings 16:5 · 2 Chronicles 24:24 · 2 Chronicles 29:9 · 2 Chronicles 33:11 · 2 Chronicles 36:5 · 2 Chronicles 36:17 · Isaiah 7:1 · Isaiah 7:6

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Wherefore Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
his God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
him into the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
of Syria H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
and they smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
him, and carried away H7617 (שָׁבָה) — to transport into captivity
a great multitude H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
of them captives H7633 (שִׁבְיָה) — exile (abstractly or concretely and collectively)
and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to Damascus H1834 (דַּמֶּשֶׂק) — Damascus, a city of Syria
And he was also delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
into the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
who smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
him with a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
slaughter H4347 (מַכָּה) — a blow (in 2 Chronicles 2:10, of the flail); by implication, a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence

⁶ For Pekah the son of Remaliah slew in Judah a hundred and twenty thousand in one day, all of them valiant men; because they had forsaken Jehovah, the God of their fathers.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 6:14 · Deuteronomy 28:15 · Deuteronomy 28:25 · Deuteronomy 29:24 · Deuteronomy 31:16 · Deuteronomy 32:20 · Joshua 23:16 · Joshua 24:20 · 2 Kings 15:27 · 2 Kings 15:37 · 2 Kings 16:5 · 2 Chronicles 13:17 · 2 Chronicles 15:2 · 2 Chronicles 21:10 · Job 34:27 · Psalms 37:38 · Isaiah 1:28 · Isaiah 3:25 · Isaiah 7:4 · Isaiah 7:9 · Isaiah 9:21 · Isaiah 24:5 · Jeremiah 2:19 · Jeremiah 15:6

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For Pekah H6492 (פֶּקַח) — Pekach, an Israelite king
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Remaliah H7425 (רְמַלְיָהוּ) — Remaljah, an Israelite
slew H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
in Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
and twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
in one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
all valiant H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
men H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
because they had forsaken H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

⁷ And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, slew Maaseiah the king’s son, and Azrikam the ruler of the house, and Elkanah that was next to the king.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 41:43 · Genesis 43:12 · Genesis 43:15 · Esther 10:3

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Zichri H2147 (זִכְרִי) — Zicri, the name of twelve Israelites
a mighty man H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
slew H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
Maaseiah H4641 (מַעֲשֵׂיָה) — Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites
the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
and Azrikam H5840 (עַזְרִיקָם) — Azrikam, the name of four Israelites
the governor H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
and Elkanah H511 (אֶלְקָנָה) — Elkanah, the name of several Israelites
next H4932 (מִשְׁנֶה) — properly, a repetition, i.e. a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or location)
to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king

⁸ And the children of Israel carried away captive of their brethren two hundred thousand, women, sons, and daughters, and took also away much spoil from them, and brought the spoil to Samaria.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 28:25 · Deuteronomy 28:41 · 2 Chronicles 11:4 · Acts 7:26 · Acts 13:26

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
carried away captive H7617 (שָׁבָה) — to transport into captivity
of their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
two hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
women H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
and daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
and took also away H962 (בָּזַז) — to plunder
much H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
spoil H7998 (שָׁלָל) — booty
from them, and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
the spoil H7998 (שָׁלָל) — booty
to Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine

⁹ But a prophet of Jehovah was there, whose name was Oded: and he went out to meet the host that came to Samaria, and said unto them, Behold, because Jehovah, the God of your fathers, was wroth with Judah, he hath delivered them into your hand, and ye have slain them in a rage which hath reached up unto heaven.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 4:10 · Genesis 11:4 · Judges 3:8 · 1 Kings 20:13 · 1 Kings 20:22 · 1 Kings 20:42 · 2 Kings 20:14 · 1 Chronicles 21:13 · 2 Chronicles 19:1 · 2 Chronicles 25:15 · 2 Chronicles 28:5 · Ezra 9:6 · Psalms 69:26 · Isaiah 10:5 · Isaiah 47:6 · Jeremiah 15:17 · Obadiah 1:10 · Jonah 1:2 · Zechariah 1:15 · Revelation 18:5

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

But a prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
was there, whose name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
Oded H5752 (עוֹדֵד) — Oded, the name of two Israelites
and he went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
the army H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
that came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto them, Behold, because Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
of your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
was wroth H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
with Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
he hath delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
them into your hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
and ye have slain H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
them in a rage H2197 (זַעַף) — anger
reacheth up H5060 (נָגַע) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire);…
unto heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)

¹⁰ And now ye purpose to keep under the children of Judah and Jerusalem for bondmen and bondwomen unto you: but are there not even with you trespasses of your own against Jehovah your God?

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Leviticus 25:39 · Leviticus 25:43 · Jeremiah 25:29 · Matthew 7:2 · Romans 12:20 · 1 Peter 4:17

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And now ye purpose H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
to keep under H3533 (כָּבַשׁ) — to tread down; hence, negatively, to disregard; positively, to conquer, subjugate, violate
the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
and Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
for bondmen H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
and bondwomen H8198 (שִׁפְחָה) — a female slave (as a member of the household)
not with you, even H7535 (רַק) — properly, leanness, i.e. (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although
with you, sins H819 (אַשְׁמָה) — guiltiness, a fault, the presentation of a sin-offering
against Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
your God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…

¹¹ Now hear me therefore, and send back the captives, that ye have taken captive of your brethren; for the fierce wrath of Jehovah is upon you.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Chronicles 28:8 · Ezra 10:14 · Isaiah 58:6 · Jeremiah 34:14 · Matthew 5:7 · Matthew 7:2 · Hebrews 13:1

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Now hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
me therefore, and deliver H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
the captives H7633 (שִׁבְיָה) — exile (abstractly or concretely and collectively)
again, which ye have taken captive H7617 (שָׁבָה) — to transport into captivity
of your brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
for the fierce H2740 (חָרוֹן) — a burning of anger
wrath H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God

¹² Then certain of the heads of the children of Ephraim, Azariah the son of Johanan, Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, and Jehizkiah the son of Shallum, and Amasa the son of Hadlai, stood up against them that came from the war,

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 28:1 · Jeremiah 26:6

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then certain H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
of the heads H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
Azariah H5838 (עֲזַרְיָה) — Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Johanan H3076 (יְהוֹחָנָן) — Jehochanan, the name of eight Israelites
Berechiah H1296 (בֶּרֶכְיָה) — Berekjah, the name of six Israelites
of Meshillemoth H4919 (מְשִׁלֵּמוֹת) — Meshillemoth, an Israelite
and Jehizkiah H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה) — Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites
of Shallum H7967 (שַׁלּוּם) — Shallum, the name of fourteen Israelites
and Amasa H6021 (עֲמָשָׂא) — Amasa, the name of two Israelites
of Hadlai H2311 (חַדְלַי) — Chadlai, an Israelite
stood up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
against them that came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
from the war H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…

¹³ and said unto them, Ye shall not bring in the captives hither: for ye purpose that which will bring upon us a trespass against Jehovah, to add unto our sins and to our trespass; for our trespass is great, and there is fierce wrath against Israel.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 32:14 · Joshua 22:15 · Joshua 22:17 · 2 Chronicles 24:18 · Matthew 23:32 · Matthew 23:35 · Romans 2:5

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto them, Ye shall not bring in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
the captives H7633 (שִׁבְיָה) — exile (abstractly or concretely and collectively)
hither: for whereas we have offended H819 (אַשְׁמָה) — guiltiness, a fault, the presentation of a sin-offering
against Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
ye intend H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
to add H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
to our sins H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
and to our trespass H819 (אַשְׁמָה) — guiltiness, a fault, the presentation of a sin-offering
for our trespass H819 (אַשְׁמָה) — guiltiness, a fault, the presentation of a sin-offering
is great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
fierce H2740 (חָרוֹן) — a burning of anger
wrath H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
against Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

¹⁴ So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the assembly.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Nehemiah 5:12

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

So the armed men H2502 (חָלַץ) — to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflex.) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen
left H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
the captives H7633 (שִׁבְיָה) — exile (abstractly or concretely and collectively)
and the spoil H961 (בִּזָּה) — booty
before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
and all the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)

¹⁵ And the men that have been mentioned by name rose up, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them to eat and to drink, and anointed them, and carried all the feeble of them upon asses, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm-trees, unto their brethren: then they returned to Samaria.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 34:3 · Judges 1:16 · 2 Kings 6:22 · 2 Kings 6:23 · 2 Chronicles 28:12 · Job 31:15 · Proverbs 25:21 · Isaiah 58:7 · Matthew 25:35 · Luke 6:27 · Luke 8:27 · Luke 8:35 · Acts 9:39 · Romans 12:20 · Romans 15:1 · 1 Timothy 5:10

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
which were expressed H5344 (נָקַב) — to puncture, literally (to perforate, with more or less violence) or figuratively (to specify, designate, libel)
by name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
rose up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
and took H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
the captives H7633 (שִׁבְיָה) — exile (abstractly or concretely and collectively)
and with the spoil H7998 (שָׁלָל) — booty
clothed H3847 (לָבַשׁ) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
all that were naked H4636 (מַעֲרֹם) — bare
among them, and arrayed H3847 (לָבַשׁ) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
them, and shod H5274 (נָעַל) — properly, to fasten up, i.e. with a bar or cord; hence, to sandal, i.e. furnish with slippers
them, and gave them to eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
and to drink H8248 (שָׁקָה) — to quaff, i.e. (causatively) to irrigate or furnish a potion to
and anointed H5480 (סוּךְ) — properly, to smear over (with oil), i.e. anoint
them, and carried H5095 (נָהַל) — properly, to run with a sparkle, i.e. flow; hence (transitively), to conduct, and (by inference) to protect, sustain
all the feeble H3782 (כָּשַׁל) — to totter or waver (through weakness of the legs, especially the ankle); by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall
of them upon donkeys H2543 (חֲמוֹר) — a male ass (from its dun red)
and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
them to Jericho H3405 (יְרִיחוֹ) — Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine
the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
of palm trees H5899 (עִיר הַתְּמָרִים) — Ir-hat-Temarim, a place in Palestine
of palm trees H8558 (תָּמָר) — a palm tree
to H681 (אֵצֶל) — a side; (as a preposition) near
their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
then they returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
to Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine

¹⁶ At that time did king Ahaz send unto the kings of Assyria to help him.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 16:5 · Isaiah 7:1 · Isaiah 7:17 · Isaiah 10:20 · Jeremiah 2:18 · Hosea 5:13

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

At that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
did king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
Ahaz H271 (אָחָז) — Achaz, the name of a Jewish king and of an Israelite
send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
unto the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
to help H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid

¹⁷ For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Leviticus 26:18 · 2 Kings 8:22 · 2 Chronicles 21:8 · 2 Chronicles 25:11 · Obadiah 1:10 · Obadiah 1:13

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For again the Edomites H130 (אֱדֹמִי) — an Edomite, or descendants from (or inhabitants of) Edom
had come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
and smitten H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
and carried away H7617 (שָׁבָה) — to transport into captivity
captives H7628 (שְׁבִי) — exiled; captured; as noun, exile (abstractly or concretely and collectively); by extension, booty

¹⁸ The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the lowland, and of the South of Judah, and had taken Beth-shemesh, and Aijalon, and Gederoth, and Soco with the towns thereof, and Timnah with the towns thereof, Gimzo also and the towns thereof: and they dwelt there.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 15:10 · Joshua 15:41 · Joshua 15:48 · Judges 14:1 · 1 Samuel 6:9 · 2 Chronicles 11:7 · 2 Chronicles 11:10

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

The Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
also had invaded H6584 (פָּשַׁט) — to spread out (i.e. deploy in hostile array); by analogy, to strip (i.e. unclothe, plunder, flay, etc.)
the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
of the low country H8219 (שְׁפֵלָה) — Lowland, i.e. (with the article) the maritime slope of Palestine
and of the south H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
and had taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
Beth–shemesh H1053 (בֵּית שֶׁמֶשׁ) — Beth-Shemesh, a place in Palestine
and Ajalon H357 (אַיָּלוֹן) — Ajalon, the name of five places in Palestine
and Gederoth H1450 (גְּדֵרוֹת) — Gederoth, a place in Palestine
and Shocho H7755 (שׂוֹכֹה) — Sokoh or Soko, the name of two places in Palestine
with the villages H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
thereof, and Timnah H8553 (תִּמְנָה) — Timnah, the name of two places in Palestine
thereof, Gimzo H1579 (גִּמְזוֹ) — Gimzo, a place in Palestine
also and the villages H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
thereof: and they dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

¹⁹ For Jehovah brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel; for he had dealt wantonly in Judah, and trespassed sore against Jehovah.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 3:7 · Genesis 3:11 · Exodus 32:25 · Deuteronomy 28:43 · 1 Samuel 2:7 · 1 Kings 14:16 · 1 Kings 18:18 · 2 Chronicles 21:2 · 2 Chronicles 28:1 · 2 Chronicles 28:4 · 2 Chronicles 33:9 · Job 40:12 · Psalms 106:41 · Proverbs 14:34 · Proverbs 29:23 · Hosea 5:11 · Micah 6:16 · Revelation 3:17 · Revelation 16:15

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
brought H3665 (כָּנַע) — properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish
Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
low H3665 (כָּנַע) — properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish
because of Ahaz H271 (אָחָז) — Achaz, the name of a Jewish king and of an Israelite
king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
for he made H6544 (פָּרַע) — to loosen; by implication, to expose, dismiss; figuratively, absolve, begin
naked H6544 (פָּרַע) — to loosen; by implication, to expose, dismiss; figuratively, absolve, begin
and transgressed H4603 (מָעַל) — properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously
sore H4604 (מַעַל) — treachery, i.e. sin
against Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God

²⁰ And Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria came unto him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 15:29 · 2 Kings 16:7 · 2 Kings 17:5 · 1 Chronicles 5:26 · Isaiah 7:20 · Isaiah 30:3 · Isaiah 30:16 · Jeremiah 2:37 · Hosea 5:13

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Tilgath–pilneser H8407 (תִּגְלַת פִּלְאֶסֶר) — Tiglath-Pileser or Tilgath-pilneser, an Assyryrian king
king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
unto him, and distressed H6696 (צוּר) — to cramp, i.e. confine (in many applications, literally and figuratively, formative or hostile)
him, but strengthened H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…

²¹ For Ahaz took away a portion out of the house of Jehovah, and out of the house of the king and of the princes, and gave it unto the king of Assyria: but it helped him not.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 16:8 · 2 Kings 18:15 · 2 Chronicles 12:9 · 2 Chronicles 16:2 · Proverbs 20:25 · Proverbs 25:19 · Jeremiah 2:36 · Hosea 5:13

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For Ahaz H271 (אָחָז) — Achaz, the name of a Jewish king and of an Israelite
took away a portion H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
and of the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
and gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
but he helped H5833 (עֶזְרָה) — aid

²² And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against Jehovah, this same king Ahaz.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Kings 13:33 · 2 Chronicles 33:12 · Esther 7:6 · Psalms 50:15 · Psalms 52:7 · Isaiah 1:5 · Jeremiah 5:3 · Hosea 5:15 · Revelation 16:9

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And in the time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
of his distress H6887 (צָרַר) — to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive
did he trespass H4603 (מָעַל) — properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously
yet more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
against Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
Ahaz H271 (אָחָז) — Achaz, the name of a Jewish king and of an Israelite

²³ For he sacrificed unto the gods of Damascus, which smote him; and he said, Because the gods of the kings of Syria helped them, therefore will I sacrifice to them, that they may help me. But they were the ruin of him, and of all Israel.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 16:12 · 2 Chronicles 25:14 · Isaiah 1:28 · Isaiah 45:20 · Jeremiah 2:25 · Jeremiah 10:5 · Jeremiah 44:15 · Jeremiah 44:20 · Hosea 2:7 · Hosea 13:9 · Habakkuk 1:11

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For he sacrificed H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
unto the gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
of Damascus H1834 (דַּמֶּשֶׂק) — Damascus, a city of Syria
which smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
him: and he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Because the gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
of the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
of Syria H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
help H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
will I sacrifice H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
to them, that they may help H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
me. But they were the ruin H3782 (כָּשַׁל) — to totter or waver (through weakness of the legs, especially the ankle); by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall
of him, and of all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

²⁴ And Ahaz gathered together the vessels of the house of God, and cut in pieces the vessels of the house of God, and shut up the doors of the house of Jehovah; and he made him altars in every corner of Jerusalem.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 16:17 · 2 Kings 25:13 · 2 Chronicles 29:3 · 2 Chronicles 29:7 · 2 Chronicles 29:19 · 2 Chronicles 30:14 · 2 Chronicles 33:3 · 2 Chronicles 33:5 · Jeremiah 2:28 · Hosea 12:11 · Acts 17:16 · Acts 17:23

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Ahaz H271 (אָחָז) — Achaz, the name of a Jewish king and of an Israelite
gathered together H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
and cut in pieces H7112 (קָצַץ) — to chop off (literally or figuratively)
and shut up H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
the doors H1817 (דֶּלֶת) — something swinging, i.e. the valve of a door
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
and he made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
him altars H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
in every corner H6438 (פִּנָּה) — an angle; by implication, a pinnacle; figuratively, a chieftain
of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine

²⁵ And in every city of Judah he made high places to burn incense unto other gods, and provoked to anger Jehovah, the God of his fathers.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 22:17 · 2 Chronicles 28:3 · Isaiah 14:28 · Jeremiah 11:13 · Jeremiah 11:17

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And in every several city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
he made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
to burn incense H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
unto other H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
and provoked to anger H3707 (כַּעַס) — to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant
Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
of his fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

²⁶ Now the rest of his acts, and all his ways, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 16:19 · 2 Chronicles 12:15 · 2 Chronicles 20:34 · 2 Chronicles 21:20 · 2 Chronicles 27:7

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Now the rest H3499 (יֶתֶר) — properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
of his acts H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
and of all his ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
and last H314 (אַחֲרוֹן) — hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western
written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
in the book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
of the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
and Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

²⁷ And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city, even in Jerusalem; for they brought him not into the sepulchres of the kings of Israel: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 2:30 · 2 Chronicles 21:20 · 2 Chronicles 24:25 · 2 Chronicles 26:23 · 2 Chronicles 29:1 · 2 Chronicles 33:20 · Proverbs 10:7 · Isaiah 14:28

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Ahaz H271 (אָחָז) — Achaz, the name of a Jewish king and of an Israelite
slept H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
with his fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
and they buried H6912 (קָבַר) — to inter
him in the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
but they brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
him not into the sepulchres H6913 (קֶבֶר) — a sepulchre
of the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
and Hezekiah H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה) — Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites
his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel