2 Kings 14:22
New International Version
He was the one who rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah after Amaziah rested with his ancestors.

New Living Translation
After his father’s death, Uzziah rebuilt the town of Elath and restored it to Judah.

English Standard Version
He built Elath and restored it to Judah, after the king slept with his fathers.

Berean Standard Bible
Azariah was the one who rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers.

King James Bible
He built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.

New King James Version
He built Elath and restored it to Judah, after the king rested with his fathers.

New American Standard Bible
He built Elath and restored it to Judah after the king lay down with his fathers.

NASB 1995
He built Elath and restored it to Judah after the king slept with his fathers.

NASB 1977
He built Elath and restored it to Judah, after the king slept with his fathers.

Legacy Standard Bible
He built Elath and restored it to Judah after the king slept with his fathers.

Amplified Bible
He built Elath and restored it to Judah after the king [his father Amaziah] slept with his fathers [in death].

Christian Standard Bible
After Amaziah the king rested with his ancestors, Azariah rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah after Amaziah the king rested with his fathers.

American Standard Version
He built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.

Contemporary English Version
Azariah was the one who later recaptured and rebuilt the town of Elath.

English Revised Version
He built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Azariah rebuilt Elath and returned it to Judah after King Amaziah lay down in death with his ancestors.

Good News Translation
Uzziah reconquered and rebuilt Elath after his father's death.

International Standard Version
He rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah. Later on the king died, as did his ancestors.

Majority Standard Bible
Azariah was the one who rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers.

NET Bible
Azariah built up Elat and restored it to Judah after the king had passed away.

New Heart English Bible
He built Eilat, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.

Webster's Bible Translation
He built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.

World English Bible
He built Elath and restored it to Judah. After that the king slept with his fathers.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
he has built Elath, and brings it back to Judah, after the lying of the king with his fathers.

Young's Literal Translation
he hath built Elath, and bringeth it back to Judah, after the lying of the king with his fathers.

Smith's Literal Translation
He built Elath, and he will turn it back to Judah; afterwards the king will lie down with his fathers.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He built Elath, and restored it to Juda, after that the king slept with his fathers.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He built up Elath, and he restored it to Judah, after which the king slept with his fathers.

New American Bible
It was he who rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah, after the king rested with his ancestors.

New Revised Standard Version
He rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah, after King Amaziah slept with his ancestors.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He built Elath and restored it to Judah, and after that the king slept with his fathers.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he built Elath and he settled it for Yehuda; after that the King slept with his parents.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He built Aeloth, and restored it to Juda, after the king slept with his fathers.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Azariah Succeeds Amaziah in Judah
21Then all the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah. 22Azariah was the one who rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers.

Cross References
2 Chronicles 26:2
Uzziah was the one who rebuilt Eloth and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers.

2 Kings 16:6
At that time Rezin king of Aram recovered Elath for Aram, drove out the men of Judah, and sent the Edomites into Elath, where they live to this day.

Isaiah 21:1
This is the burden against the Desert by the Sea: Like whirlwinds sweeping through the Negev, an invader comes from the desert, from a land of terror.

Isaiah 23:1
This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus.

Jeremiah 25:22
all the kings of Tyre and Sidon; the kings of the coastlands across the sea;

Jeremiah 47:4
For the day has come to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every remaining ally. Indeed, the LORD is about to destroy the Philistines, the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor.

Ezekiel 26:15-18
This is what the Lord GOD says to Tyre: ‘Will not the coastlands quake at the sound of your downfall, when the wounded groan at the slaughter in your midst? / All the princes of the sea will descend from their thrones, remove their robes, and strip off their embroidered garments. Clothed with terror, they will sit on the ground, trembling every moment, appalled over you. / Then they will lament for you, saying, “How you have perished, O city of renown inhabited by seafaring men—she who was powerful on the sea, along with her people, who imposed terror on all peoples! ...

Amos 1:9-10
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Tyre, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they delivered up a whole congregation of exiles to Edom and broke a covenant of brotherhood. / So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre to consume its citadels.”

Zechariah 9:2-4
and also against Hamath, which borders it, as well as Tyre and Sidon, though they are very shrewd. / Tyre has built herself a fortress; she has heaped up silver like dust, and gold like the dirt of the streets. / Behold, the Lord will impoverish her and cast her wealth into the sea, and she will be consumed by fire.

Matthew 11:21-22
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.

Mark 3:8
Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.

Mark 7:24
Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre. Not wanting anyone to know He was there, He entered a house, but was unable to escape their notice.

Mark 7:31
Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis.

Luke 6:17
Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon.

Luke 10:13-14
Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you.


Treasury of Scripture

He built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.

2 Kings 16:6
At that time Rezin king of Syria recovered Elath to Syria, and drave the Jews from Elath: and the Syrians came to Elath, and dwelt there unto this day.

Deuteronomy 2:8
And when we passed by from our brethren the children of Esau, which dwelt in Seir, through the way of the plain from Elath, and from Eziongaber, we turned and passed by the way of the wilderness of Moab.

1 Kings 9:26
And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red sea, in the land of Edom.

Eloth

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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














He was the one
This phrase refers to King Azariah, also known as Uzziah, who was the son of Amaziah. His reign is noted for its prosperity and military success. The emphasis on "He was the one" highlights his personal initiative and leadership in the restoration efforts. In a broader biblical context, this underscores the importance of individual responsibility and the impact one leader can have on the spiritual and physical restoration of a nation.

rebuilt Elath
Elath, also known as Eloth, was a significant port city located at the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba. The Hebrew root for "rebuilt" (בנה, banah) implies not just physical reconstruction but also a restoration of its former status and importance. Historically, Elath was a strategic location for trade and military purposes. By rebuilding Elath, Azariah was re-establishing Judah's economic and strategic strength, which had been lost during previous conflicts. This act symbolizes the restoration of what was lost and the reclaiming of God-given inheritance.

and restored it to Judah
The act of restoring Elath to Judah signifies a return to rightful ownership and control. The Hebrew word for "restored" (שׁוב, shuv) often carries a connotation of repentance or turning back. In this context, it suggests a return to the divinely ordained boundaries and blessings for the nation of Judah. This restoration is not just political but also spiritual, as it reflects God's faithfulness in restoring His people to their promised inheritance when they walk in obedience.

after King Amaziah rested with his fathers
The phrase "rested with his fathers" is a common biblical euphemism for death, indicating that Amaziah had passed away. This phrase connects the actions of Azariah to the legacy of his father, Amaziah. It serves as a reminder of the continuity of God's promises through generations. The historical context here is crucial; Amaziah's reign ended in turmoil, but Azariah's actions demonstrate a new beginning and hope for Judah. This continuity and renewal reflect the biblical theme of God's enduring covenant with His people, despite human failures.

(22) He built Elath.--The pronoun is emphatic; he, in contrast with his father. "Built," either rebuilt or fortified. The verse is in close connection with the preceding narrative. Amaziah perhaps had not vigorously prosecuted the conquest of Edom, having been greatly weakened by his defeat in the struggle with Jehoash. He may even have suffered some further losses at the hands of the Edomites; and this, as Thenius supposes may have led to the conspiracy which brought about his death and the accession of his son. The warlike youth Uzziah took the field at once, and pushed his victorious arms to the southern extremity of Edom, the port of Elath (2Kings 9:26), and thus restored the state of things which had existed under Solomon and Jehoshaphat.

After that the king slept--i.e., immediately after the murder of Amaziah. Thenius explains the verse with most success, but this clause is still somewhat surprising.

Verse 22. - He built Elath, and restored it to Judah. On the position of Elath, or Eloth, and its importance, see the comment on 1 Kings 9:26. It had been the headquarters of Solomon's fleet (1 Kings 9:26), and again of Jehoshaphat's (1 Kings 22:48; 2 Chronicles 20:36); but had been, of course, recovered by the Edomites when they revolted (2 Kings 8:22). Azariah's re-occupation seems to imply an intention on his part of, renewing the old Red Sea trade. By "built ' in this passage we must understand "rebuilt" or (as in 2 Chronicles 11:6) "fortified." After that the king slept with his fathers. Keil is probably right in understanding this to mean "immediately after he had ascended the throne," or "as soon as ever his father was dead" (see the comment on ver. 19). His further military successes will be considered in the comment on his reign, as sketched in the next chapter.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[Azariah was the one]
ה֚וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

who rebuilt
בָּנָ֣ה (bā·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1129: To build

Elath
אֵילַ֔ת (’ê·laṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 359: Eloth -- 'grove of lofty trees'

and restored it
וַיְשִׁבֶ֖הָ (way·ši·ḇe·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

to Judah
לִֽיהוּדָ֑ה (lî·hū·ḏāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

after
אַחֲרֵ֥י (’a·ḥă·rê)
Preposition
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

King [Amaziah]
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

rested
שְׁכַֽב־ (šə·ḵaḇ-)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 7901: To lie down

with
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

his fathers.
אֲבֹתָֽיו׃ (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father


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