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2 Kings 14:7: Meaning Explained
He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto...
2 Kings 14:7
“He slew of Edom in the Valley of Salt ten thousand, and took Sela by war, and called the name of it Joktheel, unto this day.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
King Amaziah wins a big battle against Edom. He kills 10,000 enemies in the Valley of Salt and captures the city of Sela, renaming it Joktheel.
What’s Happening Here
Amaziah is a strong military leader.
Key Words
Edoma neighboring country
Valley of Salta place where the battle happened
Selaa city that was captured
Why It Matters
This verse reminds us that historical conflicts and the renaming of places to assert power are recurring themes in human history, encouraging reflection on how we handle victory and legacy today.
Did You Know?
The city of Sela, which Amaziah captured and renamed, is often identified with the famous rock-city of Petra in modern-day Jordan, known for its stunning cliff-carved architecture.
Word Study
H5221
He slewהִכָּ֨ה
H123
of Edomאֱד֤וֹם
H1516
in the valleyבְּגֵי
H4417
of saltהמֶ֙לַח֙
H6235
tenעֲשֶׂ֣רֶת
H505
thousandאֲלָפִ֔ים
H8610
and tookוְתָפַ֥שׂ
H5554
Selahהַסֶּ֖לַע
H4421
by warבַּמִּלְחָמָ֑ה
H7121
and calledוַיִּקְרָ֤א
H8034
the nameשְׁמָהּ֙
H3371
of it Joktheelיָקְתְאֵ֔ל
H3117
unto this dayהַיּ֥וֹם
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