1 Now Elisha had spoken unto the woman, whose son he had restored to life, saying, Arise, and go thou and thy household, and sojourn wheresoever thou canst sojourn: for Jehovah hath called for a famine; and it shall also come upon the land seven years.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- Elisha H477 (אֱלִישָׁע) — Elisha, the famous prophet
- unto the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- whose 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,…
- he had restored to life H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- thou and thine household H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and sojourn H1481 (גּוּר) — properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gat…
- wheresoever H834 (אֲשֶׁר) — who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
- thou canst sojourn H1481 (גּוּר) — properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gat…
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- for a famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- and it shall also come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- upon the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
2 And the woman arose, and did according to the word of the man of God; and she went with her household, and sojourned in the land of the Philistines seven years.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- after the saying H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- 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 she went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- with her household H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and sojourned H1481 (גּוּר) — properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gat…
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
3 And it came to pass at the seven years’ end, that the woman returned out of the land of the Philistines: and she went forth to cry unto the king for her house and for her land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass at the seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- years’ H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- end H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
- that the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- 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…
- out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- and she went forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to cry H6817 (צָעַק) — to shriek; (by implication) to proclaim (an assembly)
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- for her house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and for her land H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
4 Now the king was talking with Gehazi the servant of the man of God, saying, Tell me, I pray thee, all the great things that Elisha hath done.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- talked H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- with Gehazi H1522 (גֵּיחֲזִי) — Gechazi, the servant of Elisha
- the servant H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- of the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- 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…
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Tell H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- me, I pray thee, all the great things H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- that Elisha H477 (אֱלִישָׁע) — Elisha, the famous prophet
- hath done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
5 And it came to pass, as he was telling the king how he had restored to life him that was dead, that, behold, the woman, whose son he had restored to life, cried to the king for her house and for her land. And Gehazi said, My lord, O king, this is the woman, and this is her son, whom Elisha restored to life.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, as he was telling H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- how he had restored H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- a dead body H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- to life H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- that, behold, the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- whose 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,…
- he had restored to life H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- cried H6817 (צָעַק) — to shriek; (by implication) to proclaim (an assembly)
- to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- for her house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and for her land H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- And Gehazi H1522 (גֵּיחֲזִי) — Gechazi, the servant of Elisha
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- My lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- O king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- her 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,…
- whom Elisha H477 (אֱלִישָׁע) — Elisha, the famous prophet
- restored to life H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
6 And when the king asked the woman, she told him. So the king appointed unto her a certain officer, saying, Restore all that was hers, and all the fruits of the field since the day that she left the land, even until now.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- asked H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- she told H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- him. So the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- appointed H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- unto her a certain H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- officer H5631 (סָרִיס) — a eunuch; by implication, valet (especially of the female apartments), and thus, a minister of state
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Restore 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…
- hers, and all the fruits H8393 (תְּבוּאָה) — income, i.e. produce (literally or figuratively)
- of the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- since the 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…
- that she left H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
7 And Elisha came to Damascus; and Ben-hadad the king of Syria was sick; and it was told him, saying, The man of God is come hither.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Elisha H477 (אֱלִישָׁע) — Elisha, the famous prophet
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Damascus H1834 (דַּמֶּשֶׂק) — Damascus, a city of Syria
- and Ben–hadad H1130 (בֶּן־הֲדַד) — Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings
- 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
- was sick H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
- and it was told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- him, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- The man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- 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…
- is come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- hither H2008 (הֵנָּה) — hither or thither (but used both of place and time)
8 And the king said unto Hazael, Take a present in thy hand, and go, meet the man of God, and inquire of Jehovah by him, saying, Shall I recover of this sickness?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Hazael H2371 (חֲזָאֵל) — Chazael, a king of Syria
- Take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- a present H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
- in thine 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 go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- meet H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- 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 enquire H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- by him, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Shall I recover H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- of this disease H2483 (חֳלִי) — malady, anxiety, calamity
9 So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels’ burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Ben-hadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this sickness?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So Hazael H2371 (חֲזָאֵל) — Chazael, a king of Syria
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to meet H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- him, and took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- a present H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
- with him 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…
- even of every good thing H2898 (טוּב) — good (as a noun), in the widest sense, especially goodness (superlative concretely, the best), beauty, gladness, welfare
- of Damascus H1834 (דַּמֶּשֶׂק) — Damascus, a city of Syria
- forty H705 (אַרְבָּעִים) — forty
- camels’ H1581 (גָּמָל) — a camel
- burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- 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…
- him, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thy 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,…
- Ben–hadad H1130 (בֶּן־הֲדַד) — Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings
- 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
- hath sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- me to thee, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Shall I recover H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- of this disease H2483 (חֳלִי) — malady, anxiety, calamity
10 And Elisha said unto him, Go, say unto him, Thou shalt surely recover; howbeit Jehovah hath showed me that he shall surely die.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Elisha H477 (אֱלִישָׁע) — Elisha, the famous prophet
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Thou mayest certainly H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- recover H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- howbeit Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath shewed H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- me that he shall surely H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
11 And he settled his countenance stedfastly upon him, until he was ashamed: and the man of God wept.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he settled H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- his countenance 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…
- stedfastly H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- until he was ashamed H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- and the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- 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…
- wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
12 And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strongholds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash in pieces their little ones, and rip up their women with child.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Hazael H2371 (חֲזָאֵל) — Chazael, a king of Syria
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Why weepeth H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
- my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- And he answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Because I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- the evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- that thou wilt do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto 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
- their strong holds H4013 (מִבְצָר) — a fortification, castle, or fortified city; figuratively, a defender
- wilt thou set H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- on fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- and their young men H970 (בָּחוּר) — properly, selected, i.e. a youth (often collective)
- wilt thou slay H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
- with the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- and wilt dash H7376 (רָטַשׁ) — to dash down
- their children H5768 (עוֹלֵל) — a suckling
- and rip up H1234 (בָּקַע) — to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open
- their women with child H2030 (הָרֶה) — pregnant
13 And Hazael said, But what is thy servant, who is but a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, Jehovah hath showed me that thou shalt be king over Syria.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Hazael H2371 (חֲזָאֵל) — Chazael, a king of Syria
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- a dog H3611 (כֶּלֶב) — a dog; hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute
- that he should do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- this great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- And Elisha H477 (אֱלִישָׁע) — Elisha, the famous prophet
- answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath shewed H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- over 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
14 Then he departed from Elisha, and came to his master; who said to him, What said Elisha to thee? And he answered, He told me that thou wouldest surely recover.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So he departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- from Elisha H477 (אֱלִישָׁע) — Elisha, the famous prophet
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to his master H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- who said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to him, What said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Elisha H477 (אֱלִישָׁע) — Elisha, the famous prophet
- to thee? And he answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- He told H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- thou shouldest surely H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- recover H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
15 And it came to pass on the morrow, that he took the coverlet, and dipped it in water, and spread it on his face, so that he died: and Hazael reigned in his stead.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass on the morrow H4283 (מׇחֳרָת) — the morrow or (adverbially) tomorrow
- that he took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- a thick cloth H4346 (מַכְבָּר) — a cloth (as netted)
- and dipped H2881 (טָבַל) — to dip, to immerse
- in water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- and spread H6566 (פָּרַשׂ) — to break apart, disperse, etc.
- on his face 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…
- so that he died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- and Hazael H2371 (חֲזָאֵל) — Chazael, a king of Syria
- reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
16 And in the fifth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel, Jehoshaphat being then king of Judah, Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah began to reign.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And in the fifth H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of Joram H3141 (יוֹרָם) — Joram, the name of three Israelites and one Syrian
- 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 Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- 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
- Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
- then king 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
- Jehoram H3088 (יְהוֹרָם) — Jehoram, the name of a Syrian and of three Israelites
- of Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
- began to reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
17 Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
- and two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- 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,…
- was he 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
- eight H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
- in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
18 And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife; and he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he walked H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- in the way 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
- as did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- for the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- was his wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- and he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- 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
19 Howbeit Jehovah would not destroy Judah, for David his servant’s sake, as he promised him to give unto him a lamp for his children alway.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yet Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- would H14 (אָבָה) — to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent
- not destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (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
- for David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- his servant’s H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- sake, as he promised H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- him to give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- him alway 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…
- a light H5216 (נִיר) — a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)
- to 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,…
20 In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In his days 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…
- Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
- revolted H6586 (פָּשַׁע) — to break away (from just authority), i.e. trespass, apostatize, quarrel
- from under 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 Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and made H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- a king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
21 Then Joram passed over to Zair, and all his chariots with him: and he rose up by night, and smote the Edomites that compassed him about, and the captains of the chariots; and the people fled to their tents.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So Joram H3141 (יוֹרָם) — Joram, the name of three Israelites and one Syrian
- went over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- to Zair H6811 (צָעִיר) — Tsair, a place in Idumaea
- and all the chariots H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
- with him: and he rose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- by night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- and smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- the Edomites H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
- which compassed him about H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- and the captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the chariots H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
- and the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- fled H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- into their tents H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
22 So Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. Then did Libnah revolt at the same time.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yet Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
- revolted H6586 (פָּשַׁע) — to break away (from just authority), i.e. trespass, apostatize, quarrel
- from under 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 Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- unto this 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…
- Then Libnah H3841 (לִבְנָה) — Libnah, a place in the Desert and one in Palestine
- at the same H1931 (הוּא) — he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demonstrative)…
- time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
23 And the rest of the acts of Joram, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the rest H3499 (יֶתֶר) — properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
- of the acts H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Joram H3141 (יוֹרָם) — Joram, the name of three Israelites and one Syrian
- and all that he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- they not 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 chronicles 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…
- of the chronicles H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- 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
24 And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joram H3141 (יוֹרָם) — Joram, the name of three Israelites and one Syrian
- 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 was buried H6912 (קָבַר) — to inter
- 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)
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and Ahaziah H274 (אֲחַזְיָה) — Achazjah, the name of a Jewish and an Israelite king
- 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
25 In the twelfth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel did Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah begin to reign.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In the twelfth H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- In the twelfth H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- In the twelfth H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of Joram H3141 (יוֹרָם) — Joram, the name of three Israelites and one Syrian
- 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 Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- 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
- did Ahaziah H274 (אֲחַזְיָה) — Achazjah, the name of a Jewish and an Israelite king
- of Jehoram H3088 (יְהוֹרָם) — Jehoram, the name of a Syrian and of three Israelites
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- begin to reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
26 Two and twenty years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Athaliah the daughter of Omri king of Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- and 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,…
- Ahaziah H274 (אֲחַזְיָה) — Achazjah, the name of a Jewish and an Israelite king
- 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
- one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- And his mother’s H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Athaliah H6271 (עֲתַלְיָה) — Athaljah, the name of an Israelitess and two Israelites
- the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Omri H6018 (עׇמְרִי) — Omri, 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
27 And he walked in the way of the house of Ahab, and did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, as did the house of Ahab; for he was the son-in-law of the house of Ahab.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he walked H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- in the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- and did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- 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
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- the son in law H2860 (חָתָן) — a relative by marriage (especially through the bride); figuratively, a circumcised child (as a species of religious espousal)
28 And he went with Joram the son of Ahab to war against Hazael king of Syria at Ramoth-gilead: and the Syrians wounded Joram.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- with Joram H3141 (יוֹרָם) — Joram, the name of three Israelites and one Syrian
- 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 Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- to the war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- against Hazael H2371 (חֲזָאֵל) — Chazael, a king of Syria
- 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
- in Ramoth–gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
- in Ramoth–gilead H7433 (רָמֹת גִּלעָד) — Ramoth-Gilad, a place East of the Jordan
- and the Syrians H761 (אֲרַמִּי) — an Aramite or Aramaean
- wounded H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- Joram H3141 (יוֹרָם) — Joram, the name of three Israelites and one Syrian
29 And king Joram returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him at Ramah, when he fought against Hazael king of Syria. And Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Joram the son of Ahab in Jezreel, because he was sick.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Joram H3141 (יוֹרָם) — Joram, the name of three Israelites and one Syrian
- went back 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 be healed H7495 (רָפָא) — properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e. (figuratively) to cure
- in Jezreel H3157 (יִזְרְעֵאל) — Jizreel, the name of two places in Palestine and of two Israelites
- of the wounds H4347 (מַכָּה) — a blow (in 2 Chronicles 2:10, of the flail); by implication, a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence
- which the Syrians H761 (אֲרַמִּי) — an Aramite or Aramaean
- had given H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- him at Ramah H7414 (רָמָה) — Ramah, the name of four places in Palestine
- when he fought H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against Hazael H2371 (חֲזָאֵל) — Chazael, a king of Syria
- 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 Ahaziah H274 (אֲחַזְיָה) — Achazjah, the name of a Jewish and 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 Jehoram H3088 (יְהוֹרָם) — Jehoram, the name of a Syrian and of three Israelites
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- went down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- to see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- of Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- because he was sick H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat