Lexicon Remalyahu: Remaliah Original Word: רְמַלְיָהוּ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Remaliah From an unused root and Yahh (perhaps meaning to deck); Jah has bedecked; Remaljah, an Israelite -- Remaliah. see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word and Yah Definition father of King Pekah of Isr. NASB Translation Remaliah (13). Brown-Driver-Briggs רְמַלְיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine father of Pekah, king of Israrel, ׳בֶּןרֿ 2 Kings 15:25,27,30,32,37; 2 Kings 16:1,5; Isaiah 7:1; 2Chronicles 28:6; contemptuous (מֶּקַח omitted) Isaiah 7:4,5,9; Isaiah 8:6 υιὃς Ῥομελίου. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root רָמַל (ramal), meaning "to be high" or "to be exalted," combined with יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Remaljah, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. However, the name may be transliterated in Greek texts when referring to the same historical context or individuals. Usage: Remaljah is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a specific individual, the father of King Pekah of Israel. Context: Remaljah is mentioned in the context of the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the divided monarchy period. He is primarily known as the father of Pekah, who became king of Israel after assassinating King Pekahiah, the son of Menahem. Remaljah himself is not described in detail in the biblical narrative, but his son Pekah is noted for his reign during a tumultuous period in Israel's history. Pekah's reign is marked by political intrigue and alliances, including a notable alliance with Rezin, king of Aram, against Judah. This alliance led to the Syro-Ephraimite War, which is referenced in the prophetic writings of Isaiah. The name Remaljah appears in several passages, often in the context of identifying Pekah as "the son of Remaljah," emphasizing his lineage. Key references to Remaljah can be found in 2 Kings 15:25, 2 Kings 15:27, 2 Kings 15:37, 2 Kings 16:1, and Isaiah 7:1, among others. In these passages, the political and military actions of Pekah, son of Remaljah, are highlighted, illustrating the instability and challenges faced by the Northern Kingdom during this era. Forms and Transliterations רְמַלְיָ֑הוּ רְמַלְיָ֔הוּ רְמַלְיָ֖הוּ רְמַלְיָ֜הוּ רְמַלְיָ֤הוּ רְמַלְיָ֧הוּ רְמַלְיָֽהוּ׃ רמליהו רמליהו׃ rə·mal·yā·hū remalYahu rəmalyāhūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 15:25 HEB: פֶּ֨קַח בֶּן־ רְמַלְיָ֜הוּ שָׁלִישׁ֗וֹ וַיַּכֵּ֨הוּ NAS: son of Remaliah, his officer, KJV: the son of Remaliah, a captain INT: Pekah son of Remaliah his officer and struck 2 Kings 15:27 2 Kings 15:30 2 Kings 15:32 2 Kings 15:37 2 Kings 16:1 2 Kings 16:5 2 Chronicles 28:6 Isaiah 7:1 Isaiah 7:4 Isaiah 7:5 Isaiah 7:9 Isaiah 8:6 13 Occurrences |