Lexicon Paroh Neko or Paroh Nekoh: Pharaoh Neco Original Word: פַרְעֹה נְכֹה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Paroh-Nekoh or, an Egyptian kingOr Parpoh Nkow {par-o' nek-o'}; of Egyptian derivation; Paroh-Nekoh (or -Neko), an Egyptian king: NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Paroh and Neko Definition an Eg. king NASB Translation Pharaoh Neco (5). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Egyptian title "Pharaoh" combined with the name "Necho."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun "Pharaoh Necho" in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as it is a specific historical name and title unique to the Hebrew text. However, the general term for "Pharaoh" in Greek is Φαραώ (Pharaō), which corresponds to Strong's Greek Number 5328. Usage: This proper noun refers to Pharaoh Necho II, a historical king of Egypt mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. He is noted for his interactions with the kingdoms of Judah and Babylon. Context: Pharaoh Necho II was a prominent Egyptian ruler during the late 7th and early 6th centuries BCE. He is most notably mentioned in the context of his military campaigns and interactions with the Kingdom of Judah. In 2 Kings 23:29-30, Pharaoh Necho II is recorded as having killed King Josiah of Judah at Megiddo when Josiah attempted to intercept Necho's army, which was on its way to assist the Assyrians against the Babylonians. This event marked a significant turning point for Judah, leading to its eventual downfall. Necho's involvement in the region is further detailed in 2 Chronicles 35:20-24, where the narrative provides additional insights into the battle and Josiah's death. Necho's reign is also noted in Jeremiah 46:2, which references his defeat at the hands of the Babylonians at Carchemish, a pivotal battle that shifted the balance of power in the ancient Near East. Pharaoh Necho II's actions had lasting implications for the political landscape of the region, influencing the fate of Judah and its neighboring nations. Forms and Transliterations נְכֹ֜ה נְכֹ֤ה נְכֹ֧ה נְכֹֽה׃ נְכוֹ֙ נכה נכה׃ נכו nə·ḵōh nə·ḵōw neCho neChoh nəḵōh nəḵōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 23:29 HEB: עָלָה֩ פַרְעֹ֨ה נְכֹ֧ה מֶֽלֶךְ־ מִצְרַ֛יִם NAS: In his days Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt KJV: In his days Pharaohnechoh king INT: his days went Pharaoh king of Egypt 2 Kings 23:33 2 Kings 23:34 2 Kings 23:35 Jeremiah 46:2 5 Occurrences |
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