2 Kings 14:22

Azariah Succeeds Amaziah in Judah · 2 Kings 14:21–22
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Translations

Modern
Azariah was the one who rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers.
Traditional
He built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.
Literal
He built Elath and brought it back to Judah after the king rested with his fathers.
Latin
Ipse ædificavit Ælath, et restituit eam Judæ, postquam dormivit rex cum patribus suis.

Original

Hebrew
English
Azariah was the one who rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers.

Notes

Elath, built by Solomon (2 Chronicles 8:17) on the Gulf of Aqaba, served as a key trade gateway to the Red Sea.

Theme notes and profiles

Uzziah

Events

Parallels

2 Chronicles 26:1–2

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Elath: Edomite port on the Red Sea; fortified by Judah

Glossary

Edom, Edomites Elath Kings, Books of First and Second Nineveh, Ninevite Uzziah

Topics

Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Azariah or Uzziah Prophecies Concerning Israel: Azariah Succeeds Him Uzziah: Called Azariah: Rebuilds Elath