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Pekah
Pekah in the Bible — son of Remaliah who killed King Pekahiah and became King of Israel in his place (2KI 15:25). Referenced in 6 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “he that opens; that is at liberty”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 6 references
- Known Names
- 3 names
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Names & Labels (3)
Pekahproper name
- Hebrew
- פֶּקַח
- Transliteration
- pəqach
- Meaning
- he opens
- Greek
- Φακεε
- Reference
- 2KI 15:25
- Strong's
- H6492
King of Israeltitle
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵל
- Transliteration
- melek yisərael
- Meaning
- king of Israel
- Greek
- βασιλέως Ισραηλ
- Reference
- 2KI 25:29
- Strong's
- H4428, H3478
son of Remaliahtitle
- Hebrew
- בֶן־רְמַלְיָהוּ
- Transliteration
- ben rəmaləyahu
- Meaning
- son of Remaliah
- Greek
- [none]
- Reference
- ISA 7:4
- Strong's
- H1121, H7425
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Pekah in the Bible?
Pekah is described in the Bible as son of Remaliah who killed King Pekahiah and became King of Israel in his place (2KI 15:25).
What does the name Pekah mean?
The name Pekah means “he that opens; that is at liberty” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.