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Selected Verse: 2 Kings 14:5 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 2Ki 14:5 |
King James |
And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his servants which had slain the king his father. |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
| as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand--It was an act of justice no less than of filial piety to avenge the murder of his father. But it is evident that the two assassins must have possessed considerable weight and influence, as the king was obliged to retain them in his service, and durst not, for fear of their friends and supporters, institute proceedings against them until his power had been fully consolidated. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
| The phrase, "confirmed in his hand" Kg2 15:19, usually expresses the authorisation of a new reign by an imperial superior (see Kg2 15:19 note); but here it describes the result when the troubles consequent upon the murder of Joash had passed away. The new king's authority was generally recognized by his subjects. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| As soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand - No doubt those wicked men, Jozachar and Jehozabad, who murdered his father, had considerable power and influence; and therefore he found it dangerous to bring them to justice, till he was assured of the loyalty of his other officers: when this was clear, he called them to account, and put them to death. |
19 And Pul the king of Assyria came against the land: and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.
19 And Pul the king of Assyria came against the land: and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.