2 Kings 3:5
New International Version
But after Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

New Living Translation
But after Ahab’s death, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

English Standard Version
But when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

Berean Standard Bible
But after the death of Ahab, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

King James Bible
But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

New King James Version
But it happened, when Ahab died, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

New American Standard Bible
However, when King Ahab died, the king of Moab broke with the king of Israel.

NASB 1995
But when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

NASB 1977
But it came about, when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

Legacy Standard Bible
But it happened that when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

Amplified Bible
But when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

Christian Standard Bible
but when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
but when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

American Standard Version
But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

Contemporary English Version
But soon after the death of Ahab, Mesha rebelled against Israel.

English Revised Version
But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the [new] king of Israel.

Good News Translation
But when King Ahab of Israel died, Mesha rebelled against Israel.

International Standard Version
After Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

Majority Standard Bible
But after the death of Ahab, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

NET Bible
When Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

New Heart English Bible
But it happened, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

World English Bible
But when Ahab was dead, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and it comes to pass at the death of Ahab, that the king of Moab transgresses against the king of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation
and it cometh to pass at the death of Ahab, that the king of Moab transgresseth against the king of Israel.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it wilt be as Ahab died; and the king of Moab will break with the king of Israel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when Achab was dead, he broke the league which he had made with the king of Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when Ahab had died, he transgressed the pact that he had with the king of Israel.

New American Bible
But when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

New Revised Standard Version
But when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And after Akhab was dead, the King of Moab rebelled against the King of Israel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass, after the death of Achaab, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Joram Overcomes Moab's Rebellion
4Now Mesha king of Moab was a sheep breeder, and he would render to the king of Israel a hundred thousand lambs and the wool of a hundred thousand rams. 5But after the death of Ahab, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel. 6So at that time King Jehoram set out from Samaria and mobilized all Israel.…

Cross References
1 Kings 12:16-19
When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. / Then King Rehoboam sent out Adoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. ...

1 Kings 22:47
And there was no king in Edom; a deputy served as king.

2 Kings 1:1
After the death of Ahab, Moab rebelled against Israel.

2 Kings 8:20-22
In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. / So Jehoram crossed over to Zair with all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. His troops, however, fled to their homes. / So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled at the same time.

2 Chronicles 21:8-10
In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. / So Jehoram crossed into Edom with his officers and all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. / So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled against his hand at the same time, because Jehoram had forsaken the LORD, the God of his fathers.

Isaiah 7:1-2
Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. / When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind.

Isaiah 16:1-2
Send the tribute lambs to the ruler of the land, from Sela in the desert to the mount of Daughter Zion. / Like fluttering birds pushed out of the nest, so are the daughters of Moab at the fords of the Arnon:

Jeremiah 48:1-2
Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. / There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you.

Ezekiel 25:8-11
This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Moab and Seir said, “Look, the house of Judah is like all the other nations,” / therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land. / I will give it along with the Ammonites as a possession to the people of the East, so that the Ammonites will no longer be remembered among the nations. ...

Amos 2:1-3
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king. / So I will send fire against Moab to consume the citadels of Kerioth. Moab will die in tumult, amid war cries and the sound of the ram’s horn. / I will cut off the ruler of Moab and kill all the officials with him,” says the LORD.

Matthew 22:17-21
So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” / But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me? / Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius. ...

Mark 12:14-17
“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?” / But Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to inspect.” / So they brought it, and He asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they answered. ...

Luke 20:22-25
Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” / But Jesus saw through their duplicity and said to them, / “Show Me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it?” “Caesar’s,” they answered. ...

John 8:33-36
“We are Abraham’s descendants,” they answered. “We have never been slaves to anyone. How can You say we will be set free?” / Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. / A slave does not remain in the house forever, but a son remains forever. ...

Acts 4:25-28
You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.’ / In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. ...


Treasury of Scripture

But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

2 Kings 1:1
Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.

2 Kings 8:20
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.

2 Chronicles 21:8-10
In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king…

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2 Kings 3
1. Jehoram's reign
4. Mesha rebels
6. Jehoram, with Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom, being distressed for want of water,
13. by Elisha obtains water, and promise of victory
21. The Moabites, deceived by the colour of the water, coming to spoil, are overcome
26. The king of Moab sacrifices his son, and raises the siege














But after the death of Ahab
This phrase marks a significant transition in the political landscape of Israel and its neighboring territories. Ahab, the seventh king of Israel, was known for his strong rule and his infamous marriage to Jezebel, which led Israel into idolatry. His death signifies a moment of vulnerability for Israel. The Hebrew word for "death" here is "mavet," which not only denotes physical death but also symbolizes the end of an era. Ahab's death left a power vacuum, creating an opportunity for Moab to assert its independence. Historically, this period was marked by instability, as the death of a powerful ruler often led to shifts in alliances and power struggles.

the king of Moab rebelled
The rebellion of the king of Moab is a pivotal event. The Hebrew word for "rebelled" is "pasha," which implies a deliberate act of defiance and breaking away from subjugation. Moab had been a vassal state under Israel, paying tribute as a sign of submission. The rebellion indicates Moab's desire to regain autonomy and resist foreign domination. Archaeological findings, such as the Mesha Stele, provide additional context, as they record the Moabite perspective of this rebellion, highlighting their struggle for independence and the restoration of their national pride.

against the king of Israel
This phrase underscores the direct confrontation between Moab and Israel. The "king of Israel" at this time was Jehoram, Ahab's son, who inherited the throne amidst political turmoil. The Hebrew term for "against" is "el," which conveys opposition and hostility. This rebellion was not just a political maneuver but a challenge to the authority and influence of Israel in the region. Scripturally, this conflict is part of a larger narrative of Israel's fluctuating faithfulness to God and the consequences of their alliances and enmities with surrounding nations. The rebellion serves as a reminder of the fragile nature of human power and the ultimate sovereignty of God over the nations.

(5) But.--And.

When.--So some MSS. The ordinary text has, "about the time of Ahab's death" (ke for be).

Rebelled--i.e., refused payment of the annual tribute.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But after
וַיְהִ֖י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

the death
כְּמ֣וֹת (kə·mō·wṯ)
Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin

of Ahab,
אַחְאָ֑ב (’aḥ·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 256: Ahab -- 'father's brother', a king of Israel, also a false prophet

the king
מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Moab
מוֹאָ֖ב (mō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled

rebelled
וַיִּפְשַׁ֥ע (way·yip̄·ša‘)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6586: To break away, trespass, apostatize, quarrel

against the king
בְּמֶ֥לֶךְ (bə·me·leḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Israel.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc


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