2 Kings 15:10

And Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and smote him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for 2 Kings 15:10

BSB

Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place.

AKJV

And Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and smote him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.

CPDV

Then Shallum, the son of Jabesh, conspired against him. And he struck him openly, and killed him. And he reigned in his place.

ERV

And Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and smote him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.

NHEB

Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and struck him before the people, and killed him, and reigned in his place.

SMT

And Shallum son of Jabesh will conspire against him, and strike him before the people, and kill him, and reign in his stead.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 15:10

AndShallumH7967Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofJabeshH3003 conspiredH7194VerbagainsthimandsmoteH5221VerbhimbeforeH6905thepeopleH5971Noun MasculineandslewH4191VerbhimandreignedH4427Verbinhisstead

Commentary for 2 Kings 15:10

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Kings 15:10

Summary

Shallum assassinates king and seizes throne

Place

Israel

Event

Assassination and succession

Estimated Time Period

c. 740 BC