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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_kings/21.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_kings/21.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Amon&#8217s officials conspired against him and assassinated the king in his palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_kings/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Amon’s own officials conspired against him and assassinated him in his palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_kings/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the servants of Amon conspired against him and put the king to death in his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed the king in his palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_kings/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and slew the king in his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_kings/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the servants of Amon conspired against him, and killed the king in his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_kings/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed the king in his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_kings/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The servants of Amon conspired against him and killed the king in his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_kings/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed the king in his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_kings/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the servants of Amon conspired against him and put the king to death in his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_kings/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed the king in his own house (palace).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_kings/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Amon’s servants conspired against him and put the king to death in his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_kings/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Amon&#8217s servants conspired against the king and killed him in his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_kings/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and put the king to death in his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_kings/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Some of Amon's officials plotted against him and killed him in his palace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_kings/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and put the king to death in his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_kings/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Amon's officials plotted against him and killed him in his palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_kings/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Amon's officials plotted against him and assassinated him in the palace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_kings/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Later on, Amon's staff conspired against him and killed the king inside his own home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_kings/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed the king in his palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_kings/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Amon's servants conspired against him and killed the king in his palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_kings/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The servants of Amon conspired against him, and put the king to death in his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_kings/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and slew the king in his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_kings/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The servants of Amon conspired against him, and put the king to death in his own house. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_kings/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the servants of Amon conspire against him, and put the king to death in his own house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_kings/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the servants of Amon conspire against him, and put the king to death in his own house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_kings/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the servants of Amon will conspire against him, and they will kill the king in his house.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_kings/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And his servants plotted against him, and slew the king in his own house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_kings/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And his servants undertook treachery against him. And they killed the king in his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_kings/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Officials of Amon plotted against him and killed the king in his palace,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The servants of Amon conspired against him, and killed the king in his house.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the servants of Amon conspired against him and slew him in his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_kings/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Servants of Amon rebelled against him, and they killed him in his house.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_kings/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and put the king to death in his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_kings/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the servants of Amos conspired against him, and slew the king in his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_kings/21-23.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=7555" 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/21.htm">Amon Reigns in Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>He abandoned the LORD, the God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the LORD. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·ḏê- (N-mpc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">Then the servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/526.htm" title="526: ’ā·mō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- Masterworkman, three Isr. The same as 'amown; Amon, the name of three Israelites.">of Amon</a> <a href="/hebrew/7194.htm" title="7194: way·yiq·šə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To bind, league together, conspire. A primitive root: to tie, physically or mentally.">conspired</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against him</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·mî·ṯū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">and killed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇê·ṯōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in his palace.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.…<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="/2_chronicles/33-24.htm">2 Chronicles 33:24-25</a></span><br />Then the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed him in his palace. / But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-19.htm">2 Kings 14:19</a></span><br />And conspirators plotted against Amaziah in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/12-20.htm">2 Kings 12:20-21</a></span><br />And the servants of Joash rose up and formed a conspiracy and killed him at Beth-millo, on the road down to Silla. / His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-10.htm">2 Kings 15:10</a></span><br />Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-25.htm">2 Kings 15:25</a></span><br />Then his officer, Pekah son of Remaliah, conspired against him along with Argob, Arieh, and fifty men of Gilead. And at the citadel of the king’s palace in Samaria, Pekah struck down and killed Pekahiah and reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-30.htm">2 Kings 15:30</a></span><br />Then Hoshea son of Elah led a conspiracy against Pekah son of Remaliah. In the twentieth year of Jotham son of Uzziah, Hoshea attacked Pekah, killed him, and reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/4-5.htm">2 Samuel 4:5-7</a></span><br />Now Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day, while the king was taking his midday nap. / They entered the interior of the house as if to get some wheat, and they stabbed him in the stomach. Then Rechab and his brother Baanah slipped away. / They had entered the house while Ish-bosheth was lying on his bed, and having stabbed and killed him, they beheaded him, took his head, and traveled all night by way of the Arabah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a></span><br />When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">2 Samuel 20:10</a></span><br />Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/16-9.htm">1 Kings 16:9-10</a></span><br />However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him. / So in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri went in, struck Elah down, and killed him. And Zimri reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">1 Kings 15:27-28</a></span><br />Then Baasha son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar conspired against Nadab, and Baasha struck him down at Gibbethon of the Philistines while Nadab and all Israel were besieging the city. / In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha killed Nadab and reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-35.htm">Matthew 23:35</a></span><br />And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-52.htm">Acts 7:52</a></span><br />Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-38.htm">Matthew 21:38-39</a></span><br />But when the tenants saw the son, they said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and take his inheritance.’ / So they seized him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-7.htm">Mark 12:7-8</a></span><br />But the tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’ / So they seized the son, killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and slew the king in his own house.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/12-20.htm">2 Kings 12:20</a></b></br> And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/14-19.htm">2 Kings 14:19</a></b></br> Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/15-25.htm">2 Kings 15:25,30</a></b></br> But Pekah the son of Remaliah, a captain of his, conspired against him, and smote him in Samaria, in the palace of the king's house, with Argob and Arieh, and with him fifty men of the Gileadites: and he killed him, and reigned in his room… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/21-19.htm">Amon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-24.htm">Amon's</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-30.htm">Assassinated</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-9.htm">Conspire</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-30.htm">Conspired</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-1.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-25.htm">Design</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-18.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-37.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-18.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-18.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-17.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-10.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-37.htm">Slew</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/21-24.htm">Amon</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-25.htm">Amon's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-24.htm">Assassinated</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-21.htm">Conspire</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-24.htm">Conspired</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-20.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-24.htm">Design</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-3.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-24.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-9.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-12.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-20.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-9.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-24.htm">Slew</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/21-1.htm">Manasseh's reign.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/21-3.htm">His great idolatry.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/21-10.htm">His wickedness causes prophecies against Judah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/21-17.htm">Amon succeeds him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/21-19.htm">Amon's wicked reign.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/21-23.htm">He being slain by his servants, and those murderers slain by the people, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/21-26.htm">Josiah is made king.</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/21.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/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then the servants of Amon</b><br />This phrase introduces the key players in the unfolding drama. The term "servants" here refers to those who were in the service of King Amon, likely his officials or members of his court. In the Hebrew context, the word for "servants" (עֲבָדִים, avadim) can denote a range of roles from slaves to high-ranking officials. This highlights the internal betrayal and the discontent within Amon's own ranks. Historically, this reflects a period of instability and moral decline in Judah, as Amon continued the idolatrous practices of his father, Manasseh, which likely led to dissatisfaction and unrest among his people.<p><b>conspired against him</b><br />The act of conspiracy indicates a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. The Hebrew root for "conspired" (קָשַׁר, qashar) implies binding together, suggesting a deliberate and united effort to overthrow the king. This reflects the political intrigue and the dangerous environment of the royal court, where power struggles were common. Theologically, this can be seen as a consequence of Amon's failure to follow God's commandments, leading to divine judgment through human actions.<p><b>and killed the king</b><br />The ultimate act of rebellion and treachery is the assassination of the king. The Hebrew verb for "killed" (הָרַג, harag) is straightforward, indicating a violent end. This act of regicide was not only a political maneuver but also a significant moral and spiritual event, as it marked the end of Amon's short and sinful reign. From a conservative Christian perspective, this serves as a sobering reminder of the wages of sin and the inevitable downfall that follows a life lived in opposition to God's will.<p><b>in his palace</b><br />The location of the assassination, "in his palace," underscores the vulnerability and the false sense of security that Amon might have felt. The palace, a symbol of power and authority, becomes the very place of his demise. This setting highlights the irony and the tragic end of a king who failed to secure his reign through righteousness. Historically, palaces were fortified and guarded, yet Amon's death within its walls signifies the deep-seated betrayal and the collapse of his authority. Spiritually, it serves as a metaphor for the heart, where sin can lead to destruction if not guarded by faith and obedience to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/amon.htm">Amon</a></b><br>Amon was the king of Judah, the son of Manasseh, and father of Josiah. His reign was marked by idolatry and evil practices, following in the footsteps of his father, Manasseh.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/servants_of_amon.htm">Servants of Amon</a></b><br>These were the officials or attendants in Amon's court who conspired against him. Their conspiracy led to Amon's assassination.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_palace.htm">The Palace</a></b><br>The royal residence in Jerusalem where Amon was assassinated. It symbolizes the center of power and authority in Judah.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/conspiracy_and_assassination.htm">Conspiracy and Assassination</a></b><br>The event where Amon's own servants plotted and executed his murder, highlighting the instability and moral decay within the kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_idolatry_and_sin.htm">The Consequences of Idolatry and Sin</a></b><br>Amon's reign was characterized by idolatry, which led to his downfall. This serves as a warning about the destructive nature of sin and turning away from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_ungodly_leadership.htm">The Dangers of Ungodly Leadership</a></b><br>Amon's failure to lead according to God's laws resulted in chaos and his eventual assassination. Leaders are called to uphold righteousness and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_parental_influence.htm">The Impact of Parental Influence</a></b><br>Amon followed in the footsteps of his father, Manasseh, in doing evil. This highlights the importance of godly influence and the potential generational impact of one's actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_accountability.htm">The Role of Accountability</a></b><br>The conspiracy against Amon by his servants shows the need for accountability in leadership. Without it, corruption and betrayal can thrive.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_amidst_human_failures.htm">God's Sovereignty Amidst Human Failures</a></b><br>Despite Amon's wickedness and the resulting turmoil, God's plan continued through his son Josiah, who would bring reform. This reminds us of God's sovereignty and ability to work through human failures.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) <span class= "bld">The servants of Amon</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> according to the common use of the phrase, his courtiers or palace officials. Nothing further is known of the circumstances of the murder. For a conjecture, see <a href="/2_chronicles/33-25.htm" title="But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.">2Chronicles 33:25</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the servants of Amon</span> - <span class="accented">i.e.</span> his attendants, the officers of his court - <span class="cmt_word">conspired against him, and slew the king in his own house.</span> Conspiracies in the palace, frequent in Israel (see <a href="/1_kings/16-9.htm">1 Kings 16:9</a>; <a href="/2_kings/9-32.htm">2 Kings 9:32-37</a>; <a href="/2_kings/11-10.htm">2 Kings 11:10</a>, 25, 30), were not unknown in Judah (see <a href="/2_kings/12-21.htm">2 Kings 12:21</a>). They naturally arose from various causes, as insults, injuries, hopes of advantage, ambition, etc. Where, as in the present case, no clue is given, it is idle to conjecture the motives by which the conspirators were actuated. Religious motives can scarcely have come into play. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_kings/21-23.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">Then the servants</span><br /><span class="heb">עַבְדֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḇ·ḏê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Amon</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמ֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_526.htm">Strong's 526: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amon -- 'masterworkman', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">conspired</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְשְׁר֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·šə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7194.htm">Strong's 7194: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tie, gird, confine, compact, in love, league</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against him</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and killed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּמִ֥יתוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·mî·ṯū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<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">in his palace.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּבֵיתֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḇê·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/21-23.htm">2 Kings 21:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_kings/21-23.htm">2 Kings 21:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_kings/21-23.htm">2 Kings 21:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_kings/21-23.htm">2 Kings 21:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_kings/21-23.htm">2 Kings 21:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/21-23.htm">2 Kings 21:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/21-23.htm">2 Kings 21:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/21-23.htm">2 Kings 21:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/21-23.htm">2 Kings 21:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_kings/21-23.htm">2 Kings 21:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_kings/21-23.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 21:23 The servants of Amon conspired against him (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/21-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 21:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 21:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/21-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 21:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 21:24" /></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>