2 Kings 14:25

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He restored the coast of Israel from the entering of Hamath unto the sea of the plain, according to the word of the LORD God of Israel, which he spake by the hand of his servant Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet, which was of Gath-hepher.

Original Language Analysis

ה֗וּא H1931
ה֗וּא
Strong's: H1931
Word #: 1 of 25
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
הֵשִׁיב֙ He restored H7725
הֵשִׁיב֙ He restored
Strong's: H7725
Word #: 2 of 25
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 3 of 25
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
גְּב֣וּל the coast H1366
גְּב֣וּל the coast
Strong's: H1366
Word #: 4 of 25
properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e., (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל of Israel H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל of Israel
Strong's: H3478
Word #: 5 of 25
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
מִלְּב֥וֹא from the entering H935
מִלְּב֥וֹא from the entering
Strong's: H935
Word #: 6 of 25
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
חֲמָ֖ת of Hamath H2574
חֲמָ֖ת of Hamath
Strong's: H2574
Word #: 7 of 25
chamath, a place in syria
עַד H5704
עַד
Strong's: H5704
Word #: 8 of 25
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
יָ֣ם unto the sea H3220
יָ֣ם unto the sea
Strong's: H3220
Word #: 9 of 25
a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif
הָֽעֲרָבָ֑ה of the plain H6160
הָֽעֲרָבָ֑ה of the plain
Strong's: H6160
Word #: 10 of 25
a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the jordan and its continuation to the red sea
כִּדְבַ֤ר according to the word H1697
כִּדְבַ֤ר according to the word
Strong's: H1697
Word #: 11 of 25
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
יְהוָה֙ of the LORD H3068
יְהוָה֙ of the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 12 of 25
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֣י God H430
אֱלֹהֵ֣י God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 13 of 25
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל of Israel H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל of Israel
Strong's: H3478
Word #: 14 of 25
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
אֲשֶׁ֣ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 15 of 25
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
דִּבֶּ֗ר which he spake H1696
דִּבֶּ֗ר which he spake
Strong's: H1696
Word #: 16 of 25
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
בְּיַד by the hand H3027
בְּיַד by the hand
Strong's: H3027
Word #: 17 of 25
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
עַבְדּ֞וֹ of his servant H5650
עַבְדּ֞וֹ of his servant
Strong's: H5650
Word #: 18 of 25
a servant
יוֹנָ֤ה Jonah H3124
יוֹנָ֤ה Jonah
Strong's: H3124
Word #: 19 of 25
jonah, an israelite
בֶן the son H1121
בֶן the son
Strong's: H1121
Word #: 20 of 25
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
אֲמִתַּי֙ of Amittai H573
אֲמִתַּי֙ of Amittai
Strong's: H573
Word #: 21 of 25
amittai, an israelite
הַנָּבִ֔יא the prophet H5030
הַנָּבִ֔יא the prophet
Strong's: H5030
Word #: 22 of 25
a prophet or (generally) inspired man
אֲשֶׁ֖ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 23 of 25
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
מִגַּ֥ת H0
מִגַּ֥ת
Strong's: H0
Word #: 24 of 25
הַחֵֽפֶר׃ which was of Gathhepher H1662
הַחֵֽפֶר׃ which was of Gathhepher
Strong's: H1662
Word #: 25 of 25
gath-chepher, a place in palestine

Analysis & Commentary

He restored the coast of Israel from the entering of Hamath unto the sea of the plain, according to the word of the LORD God of Israel, which he spake by the hand of his servant Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet, which was of Gath-hepher.

This verse contributes to the overall theme of chapter 14: Pride leads to downfall; God's mercy continues. The divine name emphasizes Yahweh's covenant relationship with Israel and His sovereign control over historical events. The prophetic ministry served as God's primary means of covenant enforcement, calling both kings and people to faithfulness. This passage occurs during the decline toward Israel's exile, demonstrating how persistent covenant unfaithfulness leads to national disaster.

The narrative demonstrates God's justice in judging covenant unfaithfulness while maintaining His ultimate purposes for redemption.

Historical Context

Historical Setting: 2 Kings 14 takes place during the declining years of the northern kingdom, 8th century BCE, culminating in exile in 722 BCE. The chapter's theme (Amaziah of Judah and Jeroboam II) reflects the historical reality of progressive political instability and external threats, particularly from Aram (Syria) and later Assyria. Archaeological evidence from this period includes royal inscriptions, administrative documents, and material culture that corroborate the biblical account while providing additional context for understanding the political and social dynamics at work.

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