Introduction:
Arieh is a biblical figure mentioned briefly in the Old Testament. His name, which means "lion" in Hebrew, is associated with a tragic event during the tumultuous period of the divided monarchy in Israel. Arieh's account is found in the context of the political intrigue and violence that characterized the reigns of the kings of Israel and Judah.

Biblical Reference:
Arieh is mentioned in 2 Kings 15:25. The passage describes a conspiracy against King Pekahiah of Israel, orchestrated by one of his own officers, Pekah son of Remaliah. The verse reads: "Then Pekah son of Remaliah, one of his chief officers, conspired against him. Taking fifty men of Gilead with him, he assassinated Pekahiah, along with Argob and Arieh, in the citadel of the king’s palace at Samaria. So Pekah killed him and reigned in his place." (2 Kings 15:25).

Historical Context:
The assassination of Pekahiah occurred during a period of instability in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Pekahiah was the son of Menahem, who had seized the throne through violence. His reign was short-lived, lasting only two years (circa 742-740 BC). The political landscape of Israel at this time was marked by frequent coups and assassinations, as various factions vied for power.

Role and Significance:
Arieh's role in the biblical narrative is limited to his mention as one of the individuals killed during Pekah's coup. The text does not provide further details about his background or position, but his inclusion alongside Argob suggests that he was a person of some significance, possibly a high-ranking official or a member of the royal court.

Theological Implications:
The brief mention of Arieh in the Bible serves as a reminder of the chaotic and often violent nature of Israel's history during the period of the divided monarchy. It highlights the consequences of turning away from God's covenant and the resulting moral and political decay. The instability in Israel was a direct result of the nation's failure to adhere to the commandments and the covenant established by God, leading to a cycle of sin, judgment, and temporary restoration.

Conclusion:
While Arieh's mention in the Bible is brief, his account is part of the larger narrative of Israel's history, illustrating the dangers of political ambition and the consequences of a nation straying from its divine mandate. His death, along with that of King Pekahiah and Argob, underscores the volatility of the times and the need for righteous leadership grounded in faithfulness to God.Arieh

(lion). Either one of the accomplices of Pekah in his conspiracy against Pekahiah, or one of the princes of Pekahiah who was put to death with him. (2 Kings 15:20) (B.C. 757.)

The lion, the name of one of the body-guard slain with Pekahiah at Samaria (2 Kings 15:25) by the conspirator Pekah. ARIEH

a'-ri-e: "(the) Lion." See ARGOB.

745. Aryeh -- "lion," an Israelite
... "lion," an Israelite. Transliteration: Aryeh Phonetic Spelling: (ar-yay') Short
Definition: Arieh. Arieh The same as 'ariy; lion; Arjeh, an Israelite -- Arieh. ...
/hebrew/745.htm - 5k

745a. Aryeh -- "lion," an Israelite
... Aryeh. 745b . "lion," an Israelite. Transliteration: Aryeh Short Definition: Arieh.
Word Origin from arah Definition "lion," an Isr. NASB Word Usage Arieh (1) ...
/hebrew/745a.htm - 5k

745b. uryah -- uryah
... 745a, 745b. uryah. 746 . uryah. Transliteration: uryah Short Definition: Arieh.
Word Origin the same as urvah, qv. 745a, 745b. uryah. 746 . Strong's Numbers
/hebrew/745b.htm - 5k

Arieh (1 Occurrence)
... Pekah. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ARIEH. a'-ri-e: "(the) Lion." See
ARGOB. Multi-Version Concordance Arieh (1 Occurrence). 2 ...
/a/arieh.htm - 7k

Argob (6 Occurrences)
... context deals with Pekah's conspiracy against Pekahiah; but it is not clear, owing
to the state of the text, whether Argob and his associate Arieh (if these ...
/a/argob.htm - 15k

Pekahiah (4 Occurrences)
... the palace (the Revised Version (British and American) "castle") of the king's house,
and put Pekahiah to death, his bodyguards, Argob and Arieh, dying with him ...
/p/pekahiah.htm - 10k

Ariel (7 Occurrences)

/a/ariel.htm - 10k

Lion (92 Occurrences)
... 1. Names: Compare 'ari'el, "Ariel" (Ezra 8:16 Isaiah 29:1, 2, 7); char'el, "upper
altar," and 'ari'el, "altar hearth" (Ezekiel 43:15); 'aryeh, "Arieh" (2 Kings ...
/l/lion.htm - 46k

Gileadites (5 Occurrences)
... 25 Pekah the son of Remaliah, his captain, conspired against him, and struck him
in Samaria, in the castle of the king's house, with Argob and Arieh; and with ...
/g/gileadites.htm - 8k

Remali'ah (13 Occurrences)
... And Pekah the son of Remaliah, his captain, conspired against him, and smote him
in Samaria, in the castle of the king's house, by Argob and by Arieh; and with ...
/r/remali'ah.htm - 10k

Remaliah (13 Occurrences)
... 25 Pekah the son of Remaliah, his captain, conspired against him, and struck him
in Samaria, in the castle of the king's house, with Argob and Arieh; and with ...
/r/remaliah.htm - 11k

Castle (26 Occurrences)
... 25 Pekah the son of Remaliah, his captain, conspired against him, and struck him
in Samaria, in the castle of the king's house, with Argob and Arieh; and with ...
/c/castle.htm - 15k

Citadel (20 Occurrences)
... 25 Pekah the son of Remaliah, his captain, conspired against him, and struck him
in Samaria, in the castle of the king's house, with Argob and Arieh; and with ...
/c/citadel.htm - 13k

Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus