2 Chronicles 28:7 · KJV

"And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, slew Maaseiah the king's son, and Azrikam the governor of the house, and Elkanah that was next to the king."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁵Wherefore the LORD his God delivered him into the hand of the king of Syria; and they smote him, and carried away a great multitude of them captives, and brought them to Damascus. And he was also delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter.

⁶For Pekah the son of Remaliah slew in Judah an hundred and twenty thousand in one day, which were all valiant men; because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers.

⁷And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, slew Maaseiah the king's son, and Azrikam the governor of the house, and Elkanah that was next to the king.

⁸And the children of Israel carried away captive of their brethren two hundred thousand, women, sons, and daughters, and took also away much spoil from them, and brought the spoil to Samaria.

⁹But a prophet of the LORD was there, whose name was Oded: and he went out before the host that came to Samaria, and said unto them, Behold, because the LORD God of your fathers was wroth with Judah, he hath delivered them into your hand, and ye have slain them in a rage that reacheth up unto heaven.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to conflict in your life?

What does loyalty to your leaders mean for you?

When have you witnessed a significant betrayal?

Life Application

leadership

Consider how you support your leaders and the impact of your actions on their authority.

conflict

Reflect on how you can resolve conflicts peacefully rather than through violence.

People in This Verse

AzrikamOT

The governor of the house who was also slain, indicating the peril faced by political leaders.

First appearance: 2 Chronicles 28:7

MaaseiahOT

The son of the king who was killed by Zichri, representing the vulnerability of royal figures during times of unrest.

First appearance: 2 Chronicles 28:7

ZichriOT

A mighty man from Ephraim who assassinated key figures in Judah's leadership, reflecting the violent political climate.

First appearance: 2 Chronicles 28:7

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