The term "assassinated" refers to the deliberate and premeditated killing of a prominent or important individual, often for political or ideological reasons. While the Bible does not use the term "assassinated" explicitly, it records several instances of such acts, particularly in the context of Israel's monarchy and leadership.

Biblical Instances of Assassination:

1. Eglon, King of Moab: One of the earliest recorded assassinations in the Bible is that of Eglon, the king of Moab. Ehud, a judge of Israel, assassinated Eglon as part of God's deliverance of Israel from Moabite oppression. Ehud crafted a double-edged sword and, under the guise of delivering a secret message, killed Eglon in his private chamber (Judges 3:15-26).

2. Ish-bosheth, Son of Saul: Ish-bosheth, the son of King Saul, was assassinated by two of his own captains, Rechab and Baanah. They entered his house during the heat of the day while he was resting and struck him dead. They then brought his head to David, expecting a reward, but David condemned their treachery and had them executed (2 Samuel 4:5-12).

3. Amasa, Commander of Judah's Army: Amasa, appointed by Absalom and later by David as commander of the army, was assassinated by Joab. Joab, who had been replaced by Amasa, deceitfully greeted him with a kiss and then struck him with a sword, killing him (2 Samuel 20:8-10).

4. Nadab, King of Israel: Nadab, the son of Jeroboam, was assassinated by Baasha during a military campaign against the Philistines. Baasha then took the throne of Israel and fulfilled the prophecy against the house of Jeroboam by exterminating his entire family (1 Kings 15:27-29).

5. Joash, King of Judah: Joash, who initially followed the ways of the Lord under the guidance of Jehoiada the priest, later turned to idolatry. He was assassinated by his own servants in a conspiracy at the house of Millo (2 Kings 12:20-21).

Theological Implications:

The Bible presents these acts of assassination within the broader narrative of God's sovereignty and justice. While human agents carried out these acts, often driven by personal ambition or political gain, the biblical text sometimes portrays them as instruments of divine judgment. For instance, the assassination of Eglon by Ehud is depicted as a deliverance orchestrated by God (Judges 3:15-30).

However, the Bible also condemns treachery and murder, as seen in David's response to the assassination of Ish-bosheth. David's execution of Rechab and Baanah underscores the biblical principle that God abhors violence and treachery, even when it appears to serve a political or divine purpose (2 Samuel 4:9-12).

Moral and Ethical Considerations:

From a moral and ethical standpoint, the Bible consistently upholds the sanctity of life and the rule of law. The commandment "You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13) reflects God's desire for justice and order. Assassination, as a form of murder, is contrary to God's law and is often depicted as an act of betrayal and sin.

In summary, while the Bible records instances of assassination, it does so within the context of divine justice and human sinfulness. These narratives serve as a reminder of the complexities of human leadership and the ultimate sovereignty of God over the affairs of nations and individuals.(imp. & p. p.) of Assassinate.

June the Thirteenth Clouded but not Lost!
... When Lincoln had been assassinated, and word of the tragedy came to New York, "the
people were in a state of mind which urges to violence." A man appeared on ...
/.../my daily meditation for the circling year/june the thirteenth clouded but.htm

Greek-Amerikan-Christian-Association
... Athens by orders from the Royal Palace, have wrote with indelible letters, the anathema,
which, frenzied mothers in the sight of their assassinated sons, and ...
/.../chapter x greek-amerikan-christian-association.htm

Croesus.
... Infamous proposal of Candaules."Remonstrance of Gyges."Nyssia's suppressed
indignation."She sends for Gyges."Candaules is assassinated."Gyges succeeds ...
//christianbookshelf.org/abbott/cyrus the great/chapter iv croesus.htm

Adonijah
... infant innocence. David's eldest son, Amnon, after committing a terrible
crime, was assassinated by his brother Absalom. In his ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/milligan/men of the bible some lesser-known/adonijah.htm

Chronological Table
... He consented to allow Theodoric to reign jointly with him, but he was conveniently
assassinated very soon afterwards, and Theodoric ruled till he died in 526 ...
/.../boethius/the consolation of philosophy/chronological table.htm

Hosea
... at defiance, and society, from one end to the other, is in confusion, iv.1, 2,
vii.1. The court is corrupt, conspiracies are rife, kings are assassinated, vii. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/mcfadyen/introduction to the old testament/hosea.htm

The Idols Crumble
... In rapid succession he accepted and rejected the thought that the messenger had
played him false, had been assassinated and robbed; that Meneptah had recalled ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxviii the idols crumble.htm

Aurelian Might have Recollected the Fate of the Captived Emperor.. ...
... His bloody edicts had not yet reached the more distant provinces, when he himself
lay all bloody on the earth at C??nophrurium in Thrace, assassinated by his ...
/.../of the manner in which the persecutors died/chap vi aurelian might have.htm

The Assyrian Captivity
... they were reaping the whirlwind. King after king was assassinated to make
way for others ambitious to rule. "They have set up kings ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 23 the assyrian captivity.htm

Crucifixion of the Thieves.
... The accusation which had been proved against them was that of having assassinated
a Jewish woman who, with her children, was travelling from Jerusalem to Joppa ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter xl crucifixion of the.htm

Assassinated (10 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Assassinate. Multi-Version Concordance
Assassinated (10 Occurrences). Acts 23:21 I beg you ...
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Amon (20 Occurrences)
... king's reign. He was assassinated (2 Kings 21:18-26: 2 Chronicles
33:20-25) by his own servants, who conspired against him. (3.) An ...
/a/amon.htm - 18k

Assassination (1 Occurrence)

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Kingdom (409 Occurrences)
... Shortly afterward Jeroboam died and was succeeded by his son Nadab, who was a year
later assassinated, and the Ist Dynasty came to an end, after an existence ...
/k/kingdom.htm - 101k

Alexander (5 Occurrences)
... war and Demetrius was defeated by Alexander II took up the cause of his father and
in 147 BC, Alexander fled from his kingdom and was soon after assassinated. ...
/a/alexander.htm - 32k

Israel (27466 Occurrences)
... Shortly afterward Jeroboam died and was succeeded by his son Nadab, who was a year
later assassinated, and the Ist Dynasty came to an end, after an existence ...
/i/israel.htm - 101k

Vowed (34 Occurrences)
... for more than forty men among them are lying in wait for him, who have solemnly
vowed that they will neither eat nor drink till they have assassinated him; and ...
/v/vowed.htm - 17k

Omri (16 Occurrences)
... While Omri was thus engaged, Zimri, another officer of Elah's army, conspired against
the king, whom he assassinated in a drunken debauch, exterminating at the ...
/o/omri.htm - 20k

Onias
... for his country. Apparently before a decision was given, Seleucus was
assassinated and Epiphanes succeeded (175 BC). Jason, the ...
/o/onias.htm - 10k

Jozachar
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Jehovah-remembered, one of the two servants who
assassinated Jehoash, the king of Judah, in Millo (2 Kings 12:21). ...
/j/jozachar.htm - 6k

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