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/><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But after the death of Ahab, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_kings/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_kings/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But it happened, when Ahab died, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_kings/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, when <i>King</i> Ahab died, the king of Moab broke with the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_kings/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_kings/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But it came about, when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_kings/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But it happened that when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_kings/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_kings/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_kings/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_kings/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_kings/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But soon after the death of Ahab, Mesha rebelled against Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_kings/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_kings/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the [new] king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_kings/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But when King Ahab of Israel died, Mesha rebelled against Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_kings/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_kings/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_kings/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But it happened, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_kings/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_kings/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But after the death of Ahab, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_kings/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But when Ahab was dead, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_kings/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and it comes to pass at the death of Ahab, that the king of Moab transgresses against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_kings/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and it cometh to pass at the death of Ahab, that the king of Moab transgresseth against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_kings/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it wilt be as Ahab died; and the king of Moab will break with the king of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_kings/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when Achab was dead, he broke the league which he had made with the king of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_kings/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when Ahab had died, he transgressed the pact that he had with the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_kings/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_kings/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And after Akhab was dead, the King of Moab rebelled against the King of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_kings/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_kings/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass, after the death of Achaab, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_kings/3-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=634" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/3.htm">Joram Overcomes Moab's Rebellion</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Now Mesha king of Moab was a sheep breeder, and he would render to the king of Israel a hundred thousand lambs and the wool of a hundred thousand rams. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">But after</a> <a href="/hebrew/4194.htm" title="4194: kə·mō·wṯ (Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf) -- Death. From muwth; death; concretely, the dead, their place or state; figuratively, pestilence, ruin.">the death</a> <a href="/hebrew/256.htm" title="256: ’aḥ·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- Once oechab; from 'ach and 'ab; brother of father; Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon.">of Ahab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/4124.htm" title="4124: mō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Lot, also his desc. and the territory where they settled. ">of Moab</a> <a href="/hebrew/6586.htm" title="6586: way·yip̄·ša‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To rebel, transgress. A primitive root; to break away, i.e. Trespass, apostatize, quarrel.">rebelled</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: bə·me·leḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">against the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>So at that time King Jehoram set out from Samaria and mobilized all Israel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-16.htm">1 Kings 12:16-19</a></span><br />When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. / Then King Rehoboam sent out Adoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-47.htm">1 Kings 22:47</a></span><br />And there was no king in Edom; a deputy served as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/1-1.htm">2 Kings 1:1</a></span><br />After the death of Ahab, Moab rebelled against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">2 Kings 8:20-22</a></span><br />In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. / So Jehoram crossed over to Zair with all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. His troops, however, fled to their homes. / So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled at the same time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-8.htm">2 Chronicles 21:8-10</a></span><br />In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. / So Jehoram crossed into Edom with his officers and all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. / So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled against his hand at the same time, because Jehoram had forsaken the LORD, the God of his fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-1.htm">Isaiah 7:1-2</a></span><br />Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. / When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/16-1.htm">Isaiah 16:1-2</a></span><br />Send the tribute lambs to the ruler of the land, from Sela in the desert to the mount of Daughter Zion. / Like fluttering birds pushed out of the nest, so are the daughters of Moab at the fords of the Arnon:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/48-1.htm">Jeremiah 48:1-2</a></span><br />Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. / There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/25-8.htm">Ezekiel 25:8-11</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Moab and Seir said, “Look, the house of Judah is like all the other nations,” / therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land. / I will give it along with the Ammonites as a possession to the people of the East, so that the Ammonites will no longer be remembered among the nations. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/2-1.htm">Amos 2:1-3</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king. / So I will send fire against Moab to consume the citadels of Kerioth. Moab will die in tumult, amid war cries and the sound of the ram’s horn. / I will cut off the ruler of Moab and kill all the officials with him,” says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-17.htm">Matthew 22:17-21</a></span><br />So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” / But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me? / Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-14.htm">Mark 12:14-17</a></span><br />“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?” / But Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to inspect.” / So they brought it, and He asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they answered. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-22.htm">Luke 20:22-25</a></span><br />Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” / But Jesus saw through their duplicity and said to them, / “Show Me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it?” “Caesar’s,” they answered. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-33.htm">John 8:33-36</a></span><br />“We are Abraham’s descendants,” they answered. “We have never been slaves to anyone. How can You say we will be set free?” / Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. / A slave does not remain in the house forever, but a son remains forever. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-25.htm">Acts 4:25-28</a></span><br />You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.’ / In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/1-1.htm">2 Kings 1:1</a></b></br> Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">2 Kings 8:20</a></b></br> In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/21-8.htm">2 Chronicles 21:8-10</a></b></br> In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/3-1.htm">Ahab</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-1.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-19.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-21.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-17.htm">Died</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-1.htm">Free</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-1.htm">Rebelled</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-1.htm">Transgresseth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/8-16.htm">Ahab</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-20.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-1.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-40.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-20.htm">Died</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">Free</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-7.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-7.htm">Rebelled</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-10.htm">Transgresseth</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/3-1.htm">Jehoram's reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm">Mesha rebels</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/3-6.htm">Jehoram, with Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom, being distressed for want of water, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/3-13.htm">by Elisha obtains water, and promise of victory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/3-21.htm">The Moabites, deceived by the colour of the water, coming to spoil, are overcome</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/3-26.htm">The king of Moab sacrifices his son, and raises the siege</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But after the death of Ahab</b><br>Ahab was a significant king of Israel, known for his idolatry and marriage to Jezebel, which led Israel into further sin. His death marked a turning point for the kingdom. The political landscape shifted, as Ahab's strong influence and alliances were no longer in place. This period was one of instability and transition, as Ahab's successors struggled to maintain control and authority. The death of a king often led to political upheaval, as seen in other biblical accounts (e.g., <a href="/1_kings/22-37.htm">1 Kings 22:37-40</a>).<p><b>the king of Moab</b><br>Moab was a neighboring nation east of the Dead Sea, often in conflict with Israel. The Moabites were descendants of Lot (<a href="/genesis/19-37.htm">Genesis 19:37</a>) and had a tumultuous relationship with Israel, sometimes subjugated and at other times rebelling. The Moabite Stone, an archaeological artifact, provides historical context for Moab's interactions with Israel, confirming biblical accounts of conflict and tribute.<p><b>rebelled against the king of Israel</b><br>Rebellion was a common occurrence in the ancient Near East when a powerful ruler died. Moab had been subjugated under Ahab, paying tribute to Israel (<a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm">2 Kings 3:4</a>). With Ahab's death, Moab saw an opportunity to assert independence. This rebellion is a reflection of the political instability and the challenges faced by Ahab's successors. The rebellion also sets the stage for the subsequent military campaign led by Jehoram, Ahab's son, and highlights the ongoing struggle for dominance in the region. The theme of rebellion and its consequences is echoed throughout Scripture, illustrating the cyclical nature of sin and conflict (e.g., <a href="/judges/2-11.htm">Judges 2:11-19</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahab.htm">Ahab</a></b><br>The former king of Israel, known for his idolatry and wickedness, whose death marks a significant turning point in Israel's political landscape.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_of_moab.htm">King of Moab</a></b><br>The ruler of Moab who decides to rebel against Israel following Ahab's death, indicating a shift in power dynamics and political alliances.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_of_israel.htm">King of Israel</a></b><br>At this time, Jehoram, Ahab's son, is the king of Israel. He inherits the challenges of his father's reign, including the rebellion of Moab.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/moab.htm">Moab</a></b><br>A neighboring nation to Israel, often in conflict with Israel. The rebellion signifies Moab's attempt to assert independence and challenge Israel's dominance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebellion.htm">Rebellion</a></b><br>The act of Moab breaking away from Israelite control, which sets the stage for the ensuing conflict and military campaign described in the chapter.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_leadership.htm">The Consequences of Leadership</a></b><br>Ahab's reign left a legacy of instability. Leaders must consider the long-term impact of their actions on their successors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_rebellion.htm">The Nature of Rebellion</a></b><br>Moab's rebellion illustrates how shifts in power can lead to challenges and conflicts. Believers should be prepared for spiritual battles when there are changes in leadership or direction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite political upheavals, God remains in control. Christians can find peace in God's unchanging nature amidst worldly instability.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faithful_leadership.htm">The Importance of Faithful Leadership</a></b><br>Jehoram's response to Moab's rebellion reflects his leadership qualities. Believers are called to lead with integrity and reliance on God, especially in times of crisis.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_context_and_spiritual_lessons.htm">Historical Context and Spiritual Lessons</a></b><br>Understanding the historical context of Israel and Moab's relationship can provide deeper insights into God's dealings with His people and the importance of obedience and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_2_kings_3_battle.htm">Is there any archaeological evidence to support this battle's events and outcome (2 Kings 3)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_kings_3_with_other_records.htm">How do we reconcile this account with different details of the Moabite rebellion in other historical records (2 Kings 3)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_jehoram_joram.htm">Who was King Jehoram/Joram in biblical history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'strike_the_shepherd'_mean.htm">Did the Moabite king sacrifice his son?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">But.</span>--<span class= "ital">And.</span><p><span class= "bld">When.</span>--So some MSS. The ordinary text has, "about the time of Ahab's death" (<span class= "ital">ke</span> for <span class= "ital">be</span>).<p><span class= "bld">Rebelled</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, refused payment of the annual tribute.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_kings/3-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But after</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the death</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּמ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(kə·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> </span><span class="str2">Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ahab,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחְאָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(’aḥ·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_256.htm">Strong's 256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahab -- 'father's brother', a king of Israel, also a false prophet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶֽלֶךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Moab</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹאָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4124.htm">Strong's 4124: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rebelled</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּפְשַׁ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(way·yip̄·ša‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6586.htm">Strong's 6586: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break away, trespass, apostatize, quarrel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against the king</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמֶ֥לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/3-5.htm">2 Kings 3:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_kings/3-5.htm">2 Kings 3:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_kings/3-5.htm">2 Kings 3:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_kings/3-5.htm">2 Kings 3:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_kings/3-5.htm">2 Kings 3:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/3-5.htm">2 Kings 3:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/3-5.htm">2 Kings 3:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/3-5.htm">2 Kings 3:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/3-5.htm">2 Kings 3:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_kings/3-5.htm">2 Kings 3:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_kings/3-5.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 3:5 But it happened when Ahab was dead (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 3:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 3:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/3-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 3:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 3:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>