6549. Paroh Neko or Paroh Nekoh
Berean Strong's Lexicon
Paroh Neko or Paroh Nekoh: Pharaoh Neco

Original Word: פַּרְעֹה נְכוֹ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Paroh Neko or Paroh Nekoh
Pronunciation: pah-ROH neh-KOH
Phonetic Spelling: (par-o' nek-o')
Definition: Pharaoh Neco
Meaning: Paroh-Nekoh

Word Origin: Derived from the Egyptian title "Pharaoh," meaning "great house," combined with the name "Neko," which is of Egyptian origin.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Pharaoh Neco in the Strong's Concordance, as the references to him are primarily in the Old Testament Hebrew texts.

Usage: Pharaoh Neco was a king of Egypt mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. His reign is noted for his military campaigns and interactions with the kingdoms of Judah and Babylon. The name is used to refer to this specific Egyptian ruler who played a significant role in the geopolitical landscape of the Near East during the late 7th century BCE.

Cultural and Historical Background: Pharaoh Neco II reigned from approximately 610 to 595 BCE. He was a member of the 26th Dynasty of Egypt, known for its efforts to restore Egypt's power and influence. Neco is historically recognized for his military campaigns in the Levant, including his attempt to assist the Assyrians against the rising Babylonian Empire. His reign is marked by significant events such as the Battle of Megiddo, where he clashed with King Josiah of Judah.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from Paroh and Neko
Definition
an Eg. king
NASB Translation
Pharaoh Neco (5).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Paroh-Nekoh or, an Egyptian king

Or Parpoh Nkow {par-o' nek-o'}; of Egyptian derivation; Paroh-Nekoh (or -Neko), an Egyptian king:

Forms and Transliterations
נְכֹ֜ה נְכֹ֤ה נְכֹ֧ה נְכֹֽה׃ נְכוֹ֙ נכה נכה׃ נכו nə·ḵōh nə·ḵōw neCho neChoh nəḵōh nəḵōw
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Englishman'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
HEB: וַיַּאַסְרֵהוּ֩ פַרְעֹ֨ה נְכֹ֤ה בְרִבְלָה֙ בְּאֶ֣רֶץ
NAS: Pharaoh Neco imprisoned him at Riblah
KJV: And Pharaohnechoh put him in bands
INT: imprisoned Pharaoh Riblah the land

2 Kings 23:34
HEB: וַיַּמְלֵךְ֩ פַּרְעֹ֨ה נְכֹ֜ה אֶת־ אֶלְיָקִ֣ים
NAS: Pharaoh Neco made Eliakim
KJV: And Pharaohnechoh made Eliakim the son
INT: made Pharaoh Eliakim the son

2 Kings 23:35
HEB: לָתֵ֖ת לְפַרְעֹ֥ה נְכֹֽה׃ ס
NAS: to give it to Pharaoh Neco.
KJV: to give [it] unto Pharaohnechoh.
INT: of the land to give to Pharaoh

Jeremiah 46:2
HEB: חֵ֨יל פַּרְעֹ֤ה נְכוֹ֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ מִצְרַ֔יִם
NAS: the army of Pharaoh Neco king
KJV: against the army of Pharaohnecho king
INT: concerning the army of Pharaoh king of Egypt

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6549
5 Occurrences


nə·ḵōw — 1 Occ.
nə·ḵōh — 4 Occ.
















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