2 Kings Chapter 14 · Verse 27

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And the LORD said not that he would blot out the name of Israel from under heaven: but he saved them by the hand of Jeroboam the son of Joash.

Original Language Analysis

וְלֹֽא H3808
וְלֹֽא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 1 of 14
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
דִבֶּ֣ר said H1696
דִבֶּ֣ר said
Strong's: H1696
Word #: 2 of 14
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
יְהוָ֔ה And the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֔ה And the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 3 of 14
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
לִמְחוֹת֙ not that he would blot out H4229
לִמְחוֹת֙ not that he would blot out
Strong's: H4229
Word #: 4 of 14
properly, to stroke or rub; by implication, to erase; also to smooth (as if with oil), i.e., grease or make fat
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 5 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
שֵׁ֣ם the name H8034
שֵׁ֣ם the name
Strong's: H8034
Word #: 6 of 14
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל of Israel H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל of Israel
Strong's: H3478
Word #: 7 of 14
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
מִתַּ֖חַת H8478
מִתַּ֖חַת
Strong's: H8478
Word #: 8 of 14
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
הַשָּׁמָ֑יִם from under heaven H8064
הַשָּׁמָ֑יִם from under heaven
Strong's: H8064
Word #: 9 of 14
the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r
וַיּ֣וֹשִׁיעֵ֔ם but he saved H3467
וַיּ֣וֹשִׁיעֵ֔ם but he saved
Strong's: H3467
Word #: 10 of 14
properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
בְּיַ֖ד them by the hand H3027
בְּיַ֖ד them by the hand
Strong's: H3027
Word #: 11 of 14
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
יָֽרָבְעָ֥ם of Jeroboam H3379
יָֽרָבְעָ֥ם of Jeroboam
Strong's: H3379
Word #: 12 of 14
jarobam, the name of two israelite kings
בֶּן the son H1121
בֶּן the son
Strong's: H1121
Word #: 13 of 14
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יוֹאָֽשׁ׃ of Joash H3101
יוֹאָֽשׁ׃ of Joash
Strong's: H3101
Word #: 14 of 14
joash, the name of six israelites

Analysis & Commentary

And the LORD said not that he would blot out the name of Israel from under heaven: but he saved them by the hand of Jeroboam the son of Joash.

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. 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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