Lexical Definition
רְמַלְיָהוּ Rᵉmalyâhûw (rem-al-yaw'-hoo) Remaliah N:N-M-P
from an unused root and יָהּ (perhaps meaning to deck); Jah has bedecked
Remaliah.
- § Remaliah = "protected by Jehovah"
- Remaljah, an Israelite
1) father of king Pekah of the northern kingdom of Israel
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| רְמַלְיָֽהוּ | Remaliah | 2Kgs.15.37 • Isa.7.4 • Isa.8.6 |
| רְמַלְיָ֧הוּ | Remaliah | 2Kgs.15.27 • 2Kgs.16.5 |
| רְמַלְיָ֤הוּ | Remaliah | Isa.7.1 |
| רְמַלְיָ֜הוּ | Remaliah | 2Kgs.15.25 • 2Chr.28.6 |
| רְמַלְיָ֖הוּ | Remaliah | 2Kgs.15.32 • Isa.7.5 |
| רְמַלְיָ֔הוּ | Remaliah | 2Kgs.15.30 |
| רְמַלְיָ֑הוּ | Remaliah | 2Kgs.16.1 • Isa.7.9 |
| Ρωμελίου | of Remaliah | LXX.2Chr.28.6 |
| Ρομελίου | of Remaliah | LXX.2Kgs.15.25 • LXX.2Kgs.15.27 • LXX.2Kgs.15.30 • LXX.2Kgs.15.32 • LXX.2Kgs.15.37 • LXX.2Kgs.16.1 • LXX.2Kgs.16.5 • LXX.Isa.7.1 • LXX.Isa.7.5 • LXX.Isa.7.9 • LXX.Isa.8.6 |
Extended Information
- A man of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.15.25
- father of: Pekah (פֶּקַח)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
רְמַלְיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine father of Pekah, king of Israrel, ׳בֶּןרֿ 2Kgs 15:25; 2Kgs 15:27; 2Kgs 15:30; 2Kgs 15:32; 2Kgs 15:37; 2Kgs 16:1; 2Kgs 16:5; Isa 7:1; 2Chr 28:6 contemptuous (פֶּקַח omitted) Isa 7:4; Isa 7:5; Isa 7:9; Isa 8:6 υιὃς Ῥομελίου.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 15:25 · 15:27 · 15:30 · 15:32 · 15:37 · 16:1 · 16:5 |
| 2 Chronicles | 28:6 |
| Isaiah | 7:1 · 7:4 · 7:5 · 7:9 · 8:6 |
Profile
Male • Father of Pekah • Father of Pekah, king of Israel
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Remaliah was the father of Pekah, who became king of Israel and reigned for 20 years.
- A man of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.15.25;
- only referred to as Remaliah רְמַלְיָהוּ;
- father of Pekah פֶּקַח.
Remaliah is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Pekah, who became king of Israel (2 Kings 15:25, 27, 30, 32, 37; 16:1, 5; 2 Chronicles 28:6; Isaiah 7:1, 4, 5, 9; 8:6). Pekah, son of Remaliah, was a captain in the army of King Pekahiah of Israel. He conspired against Pekahiah, killed him, and seized the throne (2 Kings 15:25). Pekah reigned as king of Israel for 20 years (2 Kings 15:27). During his reign, Pekah formed an alliance with King Rezin of Aram (Syria) and attacked Judah (2 Kings 15:37; 16:5; Isaiah 7:1). However, their attack was unsuccessful, and the prophet Isaiah foretold the downfall of both Pekah and Rezin (Isaiah 7:4-9; 8:6). Pekah was eventually assassinated by Hoshea, who became the next king of Israel (2 Kings 15:30). The frequent mention of Pekah as "son of Remaliah" in the biblical text suggests that Remaliah was not a prominent figure himself, but rather was known primarily as the father of King Pekah.
All entries for Remaliah: רְמַלְיָהוּ
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