The meaning of “קֶשֶׁר”
Understanding qesher reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
confederacy, conspiracy, treason. - an (unlawful) alliance 1) conspiracy, treason, (unlawful) alliance
קֶשֶׁר
confederacy, conspiracy, treason. - an (unlawful) alliance 1) conspiracy, treason, (unlawful) alliance
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 15:12 | “And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.” Word: קֶשֶׁר (qesher) | |
| 1 Kings 16:20 | “Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?” Word: קֶשֶׁר (qesher) | |
| 2 Kings 15:15 | “And the rest of the acts of Shallum, and his conspiracy which he made, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.” Word: קֶשֶׁר (qesher) | |
| 2 Chronicles 25:27 | “Now after the time that Amaziah did turn away from following the Lord they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish: but they sent to Lachish after him, and slew him there.” Word: קֶשֶׁר (qesher) | |
| Isaiah 8:12 | “Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.” Word: קֶשֶׁר (qesher) |
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