2 Kings 15:5

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The LORD afflicted the king with leprosy until the day of his death, and he lived in a separate house. Meanwhile, Jotham, the king's son, was in charge of the palace and governed the people of the land.

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  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house. And Jotham the king's son was over the house, judging the people of the land.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And the LORD struck the king, so that he was a leper until the day of his death, and lived in a separate house. And Jotham the king's son was over the house, judging the people of the land.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house. And Jotham the king's son was over the house, judging the people of the land.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Jehovah{H3068} smote{H5060} the king,{H4428} so that he was a leper{H6879} unto the day{H3117} of his death,{H4194} and dwelt{H3427} in a separate{H2669} house.{H1004} And Jotham{H3147} the king's{H4428} son{H1121} was over the household,{H1004} judging{H8199} the people{H5971} of the land.{H776}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And the LORD{H3068} smote{H5060}{(H8762)} the king{H4428}, so that he was a leper{H6879}{(H8794)} unto the day{H3117} of his death{H4194}, and dwelt{H3427}{(H8799)} in a several{H2669} house{H1004}. And Jotham{H3147} the king's{H4428} son{H1121} was over the house{H1004}, judging{H8199}{(H8802)} the people{H5971} of the land{H776}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Howbeit the LORDE smote the kynge, so that he was leper vnto his death, and dwelt in a frye house. But Iotham the kynges sonne ruled the house, and iudged the people in the londe.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And the Lord smote the King: & he was a leper vnto the day of his death, and dwelt in an house apart, & Iotham the kings sonne gouerned the house, & iudged the people of the land.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And the Lorde smote the king, and he was a leaper vnto the day of his death, and dwelt in a seuerall house at libertie: and Iotham the kinges sonne gouerned the palace, and iudged the people of the lande.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house. And Jotham the king's son [was] over the house, judging the people of the land.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Yahweh struck the king, so that he was a leper to the day of his death, and lived in a separate house. Jotham the king's son was over the household, judging the people of the land.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And Jehovah smiteth the king, and he is a leper unto the day of his death, and he dwelleth in a separate house, and Jotham son of the king `is' over the house, judging the people of the land.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Jehovah smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a separate house. And Jotham the king's son was over the household, judging the people of the land.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Jehovah smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a separate house. And Jotham the king's son was over the household, judging the people of the land.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And the Lord sent disease on the king and he became a leper, and to the day of his death he was living separately in his private house. And Jotham his son was over his house, judging the people of the land.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Yahweh struck the king, so that he was a leper to the day of his death, and lived in a separate house. Jotham the king's son was over the household, judging the people of the land.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The LORD afflicted the king with an illness; he suffered from a skin disease until the day he died. He lived in separate quarters, while his son Jotham was in charge of the palace and ruled over the people of the land.

Referenced Verses

  • Lev 13:46 : 46 As long as they have the infection, they are unclean. They must live alone; their dwelling must be outside the camp.
  • Num 12:14 : 14 The LORD replied to Moses, 'If her father had spit in her face, would she not have been in disgrace for seven days? Confine her outside the camp for seven days; after that, she can be brought back.'
  • Deut 24:8 : 8 Be very careful to follow the instructions regarding serious skin diseases, and do exactly what the Levitical priests teach you. Be sure to do everything I have commanded them.
  • 2 Sam 3:29 : 29 May the guilt fall upon Joab and his entire family! May they always be afflicted with a discharge, skin disease, a need to rely on a crutch, death by the sword, or lack of bread.'
  • 2 Sam 8:15 : 15 David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness to all his people.
  • 2 Sam 15:2-4 : 2 Absalom would rise early and stand beside the road to the gate. Whenever a man came with a dispute to bring before the king for judgment, Absalom would call to him and ask, 'Which city are you from?' And the man would answer, 'Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel.' 3 Then Absalom would say to him, 'Look, your claims are good and valid, but there is no one appointed by the king to hear you.' 4 And Absalom would add, 'If only I were appointed judge in the land, then every man who has a dispute or case could come to me, and I would ensure he receives justice.'
  • 1 Kgs 3:9 : 9 So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between good and evil, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?
  • 1 Kgs 3:28 : 28 When all Israel heard the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of the king, for they saw that he had the wisdom of God to administer justice.
  • 2 Kgs 5:27 : 27 Naaman’s leprosy will cling to you and to your descendants forever.' Then Gehazi went out from Elisha's presence, leprous, as white as snow.
  • 2 Kgs 7:3 : 3 Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the gate. They said to each other, "Why should we sit here until we die?"
  • 2 Chr 26:16-23 : 16 But after Uzziah became strong, his heart was lifted up with pride, leading to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God and entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense. 17 Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the Lord, followed him in. 18 They confronted King Uzziah and said to him, 'It is not for you, Uzziah, to burn incense to the Lord. That is for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who have been consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have been unfaithful, and you will not be honored by the Lord God.' 19 Uzziah, who was holding a censer to burn incense, became angry. While he was raging at the priests, leprosy broke out on his forehead in the presence of the priests in the house of the Lord, near the altar of incense. 20 Azariah the chief priest and all the other priests looked at him, and they saw that he had leprosy on his forehead. So they hurried him out, and he himself was eager to leave because the Lord had afflicted him. 21 King Uzziah had leprosy until the day he died. He lived in a separate house, excluded from the temple of the Lord. His son Jotham was in charge of the palace and governed the people of the land. 22 The rest of the events of Uzziah's reign, from beginning to end, are recorded by the prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz. 23 Uzziah rested with his ancestors and was buried near them in a field for royal burials, for people said, 'He had leprosy.' And Jotham his son succeeded him as king.
  • Job 34:19 : 19 God shows no partiality to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of His hands.
  • Ps 72:1 : 1 God, grant your judgments to the king and your righteousness to the king's son.
  • Num 12:10 : 10 When the cloud lifted from above the tent, Miriam's skin was leprous—it became as white as snow. Aaron turned toward her and saw that she had a skin disease.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 2 Chr 26:19-21
    3 verses
    88%

    19 Uzziah, who was holding a censer to burn incense, became angry. While he was raging at the priests, leprosy broke out on his forehead in the presence of the priests in the house of the Lord, near the altar of incense.

    20 Azariah the chief priest and all the other priests looked at him, and they saw that he had leprosy on his forehead. So they hurried him out, and he himself was eager to leave because the Lord had afflicted him.

    21 King Uzziah had leprosy until the day he died. He lived in a separate house, excluded from the temple of the Lord. His son Jotham was in charge of the palace and governed the people of the land.

  • 2 Kgs 15:6-7
    2 verses
    79%

    6 The rest of the events of Azariah’s reign, including all that he did, are recorded in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah.

    7 Azariah rested with his ancestors and was buried with them in the city of David. Jotham, his son, succeeded him as king.

  • 2 Chr 26:23
    78%

    23 Uzziah rested with his ancestors and was buried near them in a field for royal burials, for people said, 'He had leprosy.' And Jotham his son succeeded him as king.

  • 2 Kgs 15:4
    77%

    4 However, the high places were not removed; the people continued to sacrifice and burn incense there.

  • 2 Chr 22:5-7
    3 verses
    74%

    5 Following their counsel, he went with Jehoram son of Ahab, king of Israel, to fight against Hazael, king of Aram, at Ramoth-Gilead, where the Arameans wounded Jehoram.

    6 Jehoram returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he received at Ramoth while fighting against Hazael, king of Aram. Then Azariah (also called Ahaziah), son of Jehoram, king of Judah, went down to visit Jehoram, son of Ahab, in Jezreel because he was wounded.

    7 Ahaziah’s downfall came from God, for when he went to Jehoram, he joined him in meeting Jehu, son of Nimshi, whom the Lord had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab.

  • 2 Chr 21:18-19
    2 verses
    74%

    18 After all these events, the Lord afflicted Jehoram with an incurable disease in his intestines.

    19 Over time, after two years, his intestines came out because of his illness, and he died in terrible suffering. His people did not hold a fire in his honor, as they had done for his ancestors.

  • 2 Chr 28:5
    73%

    5 Therefore, the LORD his God allowed him to fall into the hands of the king of Aram. They defeated him, took a great number of captives, and brought them to Damascus. He was also handed over to the king of Israel, who inflicted a heavy defeat on him.

  • 2 Chr 27:2
    73%

    2 He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done. However, he did not enter the temple of the LORD, but the people still acted corruptly.

  • 2 Kgs 15:32-38
    7 verses
    73%

    32 In the second year of Pekah son of Remaliah, king of Israel, Jotham son of Uzziah became king of Judah.

    33 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jerusha, the daughter of Zadok.

    34 Jotham did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done.

    35 However, the high places were not removed; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there. Jotham built the upper gate of the temple of the LORD.

    36 The rest of the events of Jotham’s reign, including all that he did, are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah.

    37 In those days, the LORD began to send Rezin king of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah against Judah.

    38 Jotham rested with his ancestors and was buried with them in the city of David, his ancestor. His son Ahaz succeeded him as king.

  • 2 Kgs 15:1
    72%

    1 In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam, king of Israel, Azariah son of Amaziah became king of Judah.

  • 2 Kgs 1:16-17
    2 verses
    71%

    16 Elijah said to the king, 'This is what the LORD says: "You have sent messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron—is it because there is no God in Israel to consult? Because of this, you will not leave the bed you are lying on. You will surely die."'

    17 So Ahaziah died, just as the word of the LORD that Elijah had spoken had declared. Since he had no son, Jehoram succeeded him as king in the second year of Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah.

  • 1 Kgs 14:14
    71%

    14 The LORD will raise up a king over Israel who will cut off the house of Jeroboam. This is the day! What indeed is even now happening!

  • 2 Kgs 8:28-29
    2 verses
    71%

    28 Ahaziah went with Joram son of Ahab to fight against Hazael, king of Aram, at Ramoth Gilead. The Arameans wounded Joram in the battle.

    29 Then King Joram returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds the Arameans had inflicted on him at Ramah in his battle against Hazael king of Aram. Ahaziah son of Jehoram, king of Judah, went down to Jezreel to visit Joram son of Ahab because he was wounded.

  • 2 Kgs 15:9-10
    2 verses
    71%

    9 He did evil in the eyes of the LORD, as his ancestors had done. He did not turn away from the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, which caused Israel to sin.

    10 Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against him. He struck him in front of the people, killed him, and became king in his place.

  • 2 Kgs 12:21
    71%

    21 Joash’s officials conspired against him and assassinated him at Beth Millo, on the road down to Silla.

  • 1 Kgs 15:29
    70%

    29 As soon as Baasha became king, he killed the entire house of Jeroboam. He did not leave a single soul alive, utterly destroying them, in accordance with the word of the LORD spoken through His servant Ahijah the Shilonite.

  • 2 Kgs 14:5
    70%

    5 When the kingdom was firmly in his control, he executed the officials who had assassinated his father the king.

  • 2 Kgs 8:16
    70%

    16 In the fifth year of Joram son of Ahab, king of Israel, while Jehoshaphat was king of Judah, Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat became king of Judah.

  • 2 Chr 21:14
    70%

    14 So now the Lord is about to strike your people, your sons, your wives, and all your possessions with a devastating plague.

  • 2 Kgs 9:27
    70%

    27 When Ahaziah king of Judah saw this, he fled along the road to Beth-haggan. Jehu pursued him, shouting, 'Shoot him too!' They struck him in his chariot on the way up to Gur near Ibleam, but he fled to Megiddo and died there.

  • 2 Chr 21:12
    70%

    12 Then Jehoram received a letter from the prophet Elijah, which said, "This is what the Lord, the God of your ancestor David, says: Because you have not followed the ways of your father Jehoshaphat or the ways of Asa, king of Judah..."

  • 1 Kgs 12:15
    70%

    15 So the king refused to listen to the people, for this turn of events was from the LORD, to fulfill the word spoken by the LORD through Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam son of Nebat.

  • 2 Chr 27:7
    70%

    7 The rest of Jotham's acts, including all his wars and his ways, are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

  • Lev 13:11
    70%

    11 It is a chronic skin condition on the skin of their body, and the priest must declare them unclean. The priest does not need to isolate them, for they are already unclean.

  • 2 Kgs 1:2
    70%

    2 Ahaziah fell through the lattice in the upper chamber of his palace in Samaria, injuring himself. He sent messengers, instructing them, 'Go and inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, whether I will recover from this illness.'

  • 2 Kgs 5:7
    70%

    7 When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, 'Am I God, able to kill and bring to life, that this man sends someone to me to cure him of his leprosy? See for yourselves that he is seeking a quarrel with me!'

  • 2 Chr 13:20
    69%

    20 Jeroboam did not regain his power during the days of Abijah. The LORD struck him down, and he died.

  • 2 Kgs 15:28
    69%

    28 He did evil in the eyes of the LORD. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit.

  • 2 Kgs 9:29
    69%

    29 In the eleventh year of Joram son of Ahab, Ahaziah had become king of Judah.

  • 2 Chr 22:1
    69%

    1 The inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah, his youngest son, king in his place, because the raiders who had come with the Arabs into the camp had killed all the older sons. So Ahaziah, son of Jehoram, king of Judah, became king.

  • 1 Kgs 13:34
    69%

    34 This response became a sin to the house of Jeroboam, leading to its downfall and destruction from the face of the earth.

  • 2 Chr 22:9
    69%

    9 Jehu then searched for Ahaziah, and they captured him while he was hiding in Samaria. They brought him to Jehu and put him to death. However, they buried him, for they said, 'He is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the Lord with all his heart.' And there was no one in Ahaziah’s family strong enough to retain the kingdom.

  • 2 Kgs 5:27
    69%

    27 Naaman’s leprosy will cling to you and to your descendants forever.' Then Gehazi went out from Elisha's presence, leprous, as white as snow.

  • 2 Chr 27:9
    69%

    9 Jotham rested with his ancestors and was buried in the city of David. His son Ahaz succeeded him as king.