2 Kings 14:19 And conspirators plotted against Amaziah in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there.

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New International Version
They conspired against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish, but they sent men after him to Lachish and killed him there.

New Living Translation
There was a conspiracy against Amaziah’s life in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But his enemies sent assassins after him, and they killed him there.

English Standard Version
And they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But they sent after him to Lachish and put him to death there.

Berean Standard Bible
And conspirators plotted against Amaziah in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there.

King James Bible
Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.

New King James Version
And they formed a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish and killed him there.

New American Standard Bible
They formed a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish; but they sent men to Lachish after him and they killed him there.

NASB 1995
They conspired against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish and killed him there.

NASB 1977
And they conspired against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish and killed him there.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they conspired against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish and put him to death there.

Amplified Bible
Now a conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, and Amaziah fled [south] to Lachish; but they sent [men] after him to Lachish and killed him there.

Christian Standard Bible
A conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. However, men were sent after him to Lachish, and they put him to death there.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. However, men were sent after him to Lachish, and they put him to death there.

American Standard Version
And they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish: but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.

English Revised Version
And they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish: but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Conspirators in Jerusalem plotted against him, so he fled to Lachish. But they sent men to Lachish after him and killed him there.

Good News Translation
There was a plot in Jerusalem to assassinate Amaziah, so he fled to the city of Lachish, but his enemies followed him there and killed him.

International Standard Version
A conspiracy arose against him in Jerusalem, and he ran off to Lachish, but he was pursued to Lachish and killed there.

Majority Standard Bible
And conspirators plotted against Amaziah in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there.

NET Bible
Conspirators plotted against him in Jerusalem, so he fled to Lachish. But they sent assassins after him and they killed him there.

New Heart English Bible
They made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish: but they sent after him to Lachish, and killed him there.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.

World English Bible
They made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish and killed him there.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And they make a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem, and he flees to Lachish, and they send after him to Lachish, and put him to death there,

Young's Literal Translation
And they make a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem, and he fleeth to Lachish, and they send after him to Lachish, and put him to death there,

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will conspire against him a conspiracy in Jerusalem, and he will flee to Lachish; and they will send after him to Lachish, and kill him there.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to Lachis. And they sent after him to Lachis, and killed him there.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem. And he fled to Lachish. And they sent after him, to Lachish, and they killed him there.

New American Bible
When a conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, he fled to Lachish. But he was pursued to Lachish and killed there.

New Revised Standard Version
They made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But they sent after him to Lachish, and killed him there.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish and slew him there.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they provoked a rebellion against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lakish, and they sent after him to Lakish, and they killed him there.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they formed a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachis: and they sent after him to Lachis, and slew him there.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Death of Amaziah
…18As for the rest of the acts of Amaziah, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? 19And conspirators plotted against Amaziah in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there. 20They carried him back on horses and buried him in Jerusalem with his fathers in the City of David.…

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:27
From the time that Amaziah turned from following the LORD, a conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there.

2 Kings 12:20-21
And the servants of Joash rose up and formed a conspiracy and killed him at Beth-millo, on the road down to Silla. / His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place.

2 Kings 15:10
Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place.

2 Kings 21:23-24
Then the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed the king in his palace. / But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.

2 Kings 23:29-30
During Josiah’s reign, Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt marched up to help the king of Assyria at the Euphrates River. King Josiah went out to confront him, but Neco faced him and killed him at Megiddo. / From Megiddo his servants carried his body in a chariot, brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own tomb. Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, anointed him, and made him king in place of his father.

2 Samuel 15:10-14
Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’” / Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and they went along innocently, for they knew nothing about the matter. / While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. ...

2 Samuel 20:22
Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home. And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 15:27-28
Then Baasha son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar conspired against Nadab, and Baasha struck him down at Gibbethon of the Philistines while Nadab and all Israel were besieging the city. / In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha killed Nadab and reigned in his place.

1 Kings 16:9-10
However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him. / So in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri went in, struck Elah down, and killed him. And Zimri reigned in his place.

1 Kings 16:16-18
and the people in the camp heard that Zimri had conspired against the king and struck him down. So there in the camp that very day, all Israel proclaimed Omri, the commander of the army, king over Israel. / Then Omri and all the Israelites marched up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah. / When Zimri saw that the city was captured, he entered the citadel of the royal palace and burned it down upon himself. So he died

2 Chronicles 24:25
And when the Arameans had withdrawn, they left Joash severely wounded. His own servants conspired against him for shedding the blood of the son of Jehoiada the priest, and they killed him on his bed. So he died and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.

2 Chronicles 33:24-25
Then the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed him in his palace. / But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.

Matthew 27:1
When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death.

Mark 15:1
Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate.

Luke 23:1
Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate.

Treasury of Scripture

Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.

2 Kings 12:20,21
And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla…

2 Kings 15:10,14,25,30
And Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and smote him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead…

2 Kings 21:23
And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and slew the king in his own house.

fled to Lachish

Joshua 10:31
And Joshua passed from Libnah, and all Israel with him, unto Lachish, and encamped against it, and fought against it:

Micah 1:13
O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee.

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2 Kings 14

1. Amaziah's good reign
5. His justice on the murderers of his father
7. His victory over Edom
8. Amaziah, provoking Jehoash, is overcome
15. Jeroboam succeeds Jehoash
17. Amaziah slain by a conspiracy
21. Azariah succeeds him
23. Jeroboam's wicked reign
28. Zachariah succeeds him

Berean Study Bible

Then a conspiracy was formed
The Hebrew word for "conspiracy" is "קֶשֶׁר" (qesher), which implies a secret plan or treachery. In the context of ancient Israel, conspiracies often arose due to political unrest or dissatisfaction with leadership. This highlights the instability and the constant threat of rebellion that plagued the monarchies of Israel and Judah. The formation of a conspiracy against a king indicates a significant level of discontent and the willingness of individuals to take drastic measures to change leadership.

against him in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the capital city, was the political and spiritual heart of the kingdom. It was a city of great significance, housing the Temple and serving as the center of Jewish worship. The fact that the conspiracy arose in Jerusalem suggests that the king's authority was being challenged at the very core of his reign. This internal threat within the capital underscores the gravity of the situation and the potential for widespread impact on the nation.

and he fled to Lachish
Lachish was a fortified city in the Shephelah region of Judah, known for its strategic military importance. The king's flight to Lachish indicates his attempt to seek refuge in a stronghold, away from the immediate threat in Jerusalem. This move reflects the desperation and urgency of the situation, as well as the king's awareness of the danger he faced. Lachish's historical significance as a military bastion is well-documented through archaeological findings, including the famous Lachish Reliefs.

but they sent men after him to Lachish
The pursuit of the king to Lachish demonstrates the determination of the conspirators to eliminate him. This relentless pursuit signifies the depth of their resolve and the extent of their commitment to their cause. It also highlights the lack of safe havens for a king once his own people turn against him, emphasizing the precarious nature of royal power during this period.

and killed him there
The assassination of the king in Lachish marks the culmination of the conspiracy. This act of regicide was not uncommon in the turbulent history of the Israelite and Judean monarchies. It serves as a sobering reminder of the fragility of human authority and the consequences of political intrigue. The death of a king often led to further instability and power struggles, affecting the entire nation. This event calls believers to reflect on the transient nature of earthly power and the ultimate sovereignty of God over the affairs of men.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(19) Now . . . but.--And . . . and.

They made a conspiracy.--The fact that no individual conspirators are mentioned appears to indicate that Amazial?'s death was the result of a general disaffection; and this inference is strengthened by the other details of the record. Thenius supppses that he had incensed the army in particular by some special act. Probably his foolish and ill-fated enterprise against Israel had something to do with it.

Lachish.--Now Um Lakis. Of old it was a strong fortress. (Comp. 2Chronicles 11:9; 2Kings 18:14; 2Kings 19:8.) Amaziah's flight thither seems to indicate either a popular rising in Jerusalem, or a military revolt.

They sent after him to Lachish.--This, too, may point to a military outbreak.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 19. - Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem. The author of Chronicles connects this conspiracy with the idolatry of which Amaziah was guilty (2 Chronicles 25:27); but, though his subjects may have been offended by his religions changes, and have become alienated from him in consequence, the actual conspiracy can scarcely have been prompted by an act which was fifteen, or at any rate thirteen, years old. It is more likely to have sprung out of dissatisfaction with Amaziah's military inaction from and after his defeat by Joash. While Jeroboam H. was carrying all before him in the north, recovering his border, pushing it as far as Hamath, and even exercising a suzerainty over Damascus (vers. 25, 28), Amaziah remained passive, cowed by his one defeat, and took no advantage of the state of weakness to which he had reduced Edom, but sat with folded hands, doing nothing. The conspirators who removed Amaziah, and placed his son Azariah, or Uzziah, upon the throne, may be credited with the wish and intention to bring the period of inaction to an end, and to effect in the south what Jeroboam was effecting in the north. It is true that Azariah was but sixteen years of age (ver. 21; comp. 2 Chronicles 26:1), but he may have given indications of his ambition and capacity. Sixteen, moreover, is the time of manhood in the East, and the conspirators had probably waited until Azariah was sixteen in order that his competency to reign should not be disputed. As soon as he was on the throne he initiated the warlike policy which they desired (see ver. 22). And he fled to Lachish. Lachish, one of the south-western Judaean towns (Joshua 15:39), was at all times a fortress of importance. It resisted Joshua (Joshua 10:3, 31), and was taken by storm. It was fortified by Jeroboam against the Egyptians (2 Chronicles 11:9). It was besieged and taken by Sennacherib (2 Kings 18:14; Layard, 'Nineveh and Babylon,' pp. 149-152). The position is marked by the modern Um-Lakis, on "a low round swell or knoll," between Gaza and Beit-Jibrin, about thirteen miles from Gaza and nearly thirty-five from Jerusalem. But they sent after him to Lackish, and slew him there. So the author of Chronicles (2 Chronicles 25:27) and Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 9:9. § 3); but details are wanting.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

And conspirators
קֶ֛שֶׁר (qe·šer)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7195: An, alliance

plotted
וַיִּקְשְׁר֨וּ (way·yiq·šə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7194: To tie, gird, confine, compact, in love, league

against {Amaziah]
עָלָ֥יו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

in Jerusalem,
בִּירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (bî·rū·šā·lim)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

and he fled
וַיָּ֣נָס (way·yā·nās)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away

to Lachish.
לָכִ֑ישָׁה (lā·ḵî·šāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3923: Lachish -- a Canaanite city Southwest of Jerusalem

But men were sent
וַיִּשְׁלְח֤וּ (way·yiš·lə·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

after him
אַֽחֲרָיו֙ (’a·ḥă·rāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

to Lachish,
לָכִ֔ישָׁה (lā·ḵî·šāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3923: Lachish -- a Canaanite city Southwest of Jerusalem

and they killed him
וַיְמִתֻ֖הוּ (way·mi·ṯu·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill

there.
שָֽׁם׃ (šām)
Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

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