2 Chronicles 33:24
2 Chronicles 33:24 in Multiple Translations
Then the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed him in his palace.
And his servants conspired against him, and slew him in his own house.
And his servants conspired against him, and put him to death in his own house.
And his servants made a secret design against him, and put him to death in his house.
Then Amon's officials plotted against him and killed him in his palace.
And his seruants conspired against him, and slewe him in his owne house.
And his servants conspire against him, and put him to death in his own house,
His servants conspired against him, and put him to death in his own house.
And his servants conspired against him, and slew him in his own house.
And his servants conspired against him, and slew him in his own house.
Then Amon’s officials made plans to kill him. They assassinated him in his palace.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 33:24
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2 Chronicles 33:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּקְשְׁר֤וּ
עָלָי/ו֙
עֲבָדָ֔י/ו
וַ/יְמִיתֻ֖/הוּ
בְּ/בֵיתֽ/וֹ
וַ/יִּקְשְׁר֤וּ
qâshar
H7194
to conspire
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
עָלָי/ו֙
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
עֲבָדָ֔י/ו
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-mp | Suff
וַ/יְמִיתֻ֖/הוּ
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
בְּ/בֵיתֽ/וֹ
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 33:24
וַ/יִּקְשְׁר֤וּ
qâshar
H7194
"to conspire"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this verb means to tie or bind something, like when God bound Isaac in Genesis 22:9. It can also mean to conspire or make an alliance, as in 2 Samuel 15:31. The KJV translates it as bind or conspire.
Definition: 1) to bind, tie, bind together, league together, conspire 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bind, confine 1a2) to league together, conspire 1b) (Niphal) to be bound, be bound up 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to bind on 1c2) to bind fast 1c3) to bind, tie 1c4) to bind to oneself 1d) (Pual) robust, vigorous (participle) 1e) (Hithpael) to conspire
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: bind (up), (make a) conspire(-acy, -ator), join together, knit, stronger, work (treason). See also: Genesis 30:41; 2 Kings 15:25; Proverbs 3:3.
עָלָי/ו֙
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
עֲבָדָ֔י/ו
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
וַ/יְמִיתֻ֖/הוּ
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
בְּ/בֵיתֽ/וֹ
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 33:24
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Context — Amon Reigns in Judah
22And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. Amon served and sacrificed to all the idols that his father Manasseh had made,
23but he did not humble himself before the LORD as his father Manasseh had done; instead, Amon increased his guilt.
24Then the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed him in his palace.
25But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Romans 11:22 | Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 25:27–28 | From the time that Amaziah turned from following the LORD, a conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there. They carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 24:25–26 | And when the Arameans had withdrawn, they left Joash severely wounded. His own servants conspired against him for shedding the blood of the son of Jehoiada the priest, and they killed him on his bed. So he died and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. Those who conspired against Joash were Zabad son of Shimeath the Ammonitess and Jehozabad son of Shimrith the Moabitess. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 21:23–26 | Then the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed the king in his palace. But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place. As for the rest of the acts of Amon, along with his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? And he was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah reigned in his place. |
| 5 | Psalms 55:23 | But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 4:5–12 | Now Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day, while the king was taking his midday nap. They entered the interior of the house as if to get some wheat, and they stabbed him in the stomach. Then Rechab and his brother Baanah slipped away. They had entered the house while Ish-bosheth was lying on his bed, and having stabbed and killed him, they beheaded him, took his head, and traveled all night by way of the Arabah. They brought the head of Ish-bosheth to David at Hebron and said to the king, “Here is the head of Ish-bosheth son of Saul, your enemy who sought your life. Today the LORD has granted vengeance to my lord the king against Saul and his offspring.” But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, when someone told me, ‘Look, Saul is dead,’ and thought he was a bearer of good news, I seized him and put him to death at Ziklag. That was his reward for his news! How much more, when wicked men kill a righteous man in his own house and on his own bed, shall I not now require his blood from your hands and remove you from the earth!” So David commanded his young men, and they killed Rechab and Baanah. They cut off their hands and feet and hung their bodies by the pool in Hebron, but they took the head of Ish-bosheth and buried it in Abner’s tomb in Hebron. |
2 Chronicles 33:24 Summary
This verse tells us that King Amon's servants conspired against him and killed him in his palace. This event was a consequence of King Amon's evil and idolatrous ways, as seen in 2 Chronicles 33:22-23. The Bible teaches us that our actions have consequences, and that if we do not humble ourselves before God, we will face the consequences of our sin, as seen in Proverbs 28:10 and 2 Chronicles 7:14. By looking at King Amon's life, we can learn the importance of humility and obedience to God, and strive to live a life that is pleasing to Him, as seen in Romans 12:1-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What led to the conspiracy against King Amon?
The Bible does not explicitly state the motivations of the servants, but it can be inferred that their actions were a result of the evil and idolatrous ways of King Amon, as seen in 2 Chronicles 33:22-23, which ultimately led to his downfall, similar to what happened to King Manasseh in 2 Chronicles 33:10-13.
Is this event a punishment from God?
While the Bible does not directly state that this event is a punishment from God, it can be seen as a consequence of King Amon's actions, as the Bible teaches in Proverbs 28:10 that the wicked will fall by their own wickedness, and in 2 Chronicles 33:23, it is written that Amon increased his guilt, which ultimately led to his demise.
What happened to the servants who conspired against King Amon?
According to 2 Chronicles 33:25, the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, bringing justice to the situation and making his son Josiah king in his place, as seen in 2 Chronicles 34:1-3, where Josiah's righteous reign is described.
What can we learn from King Amon's life and death?
King Amon's life and death serve as a reminder of the importance of humility and obedience to God, as seen in 2 Chronicles 7:14, where it is written that if we humble ourselves and turn from our wicked ways, God will forgive our sins and heal our land, and in 2 Chronicles 33:23, where it is written that Amon did not humble himself before the Lord, which ultimately led to his downfall.
Reflection Questions
- How can I apply the lesson of King Amon's life to my own life, and what are the dangers of not humbling myself before God?
- What are some ways that I can increase my faith and trust in God, rather than relying on my own strength and wisdom, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
- How can I learn to recognize and resist the temptations of evil and idolatry in my own life, as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:13 and 1 John 5:21?
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a heart of humility and obedience to God, as seen in Psalm 51:17 and Micah 6:8?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 33:24
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Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:24
2 Chronicles 33:24 And his servants conspired against him, and slew him in his own house. 2 Chronicles 33:25 But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead. Ver. 24, 25. See on 2 Kings 21:21-24.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:24
Verse 24. His servants conspired against him] On what account we cannot tell.
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