Who was Remaliah in the Bible?

What does the Bible say about Remaliah?

Remaliah is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Pekah, who became king of Israel (2Ki.15.25, 27, 30, 32, 37; 16.1, 5; 2Ch.28.6; Isa.7.1, 4, 5, 9; 8.6). Pekah, son of Remaliah, was a captain in the army of King Pekahiah of Israel. He conspired against Pekahiah, killed him, and seized the throne (2Ki.15.25). Pekah reigned as king of Israel for 20 years (2Ki.15.27). During his reign, Pekah formed an alliance with King Rezin of Aram (Syria) and attacked Judah (2Ki.15.37; 16.5; Isa.7.1). However, their attack was unsuccessful, and the prophet Isaiah foretold the downfall of both Pekah and Rezin (Isa.7.4-9; 8.6). Pekah was eventually assassinated by Hoshea, who became the next king of Israel (2Ki.15.30). The frequent mention of Pekah as "son of Remaliah" in the biblical text suggests that Remaliah was not a prominent figure himself, but rather was known primarily as the father of King Pekah.

Where does Remaliah appear in the Bible?

Remaliah is referenced in 11 verses across 3 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

• 2 Chronicles 28:6
• 2 Kings 15:25
• 2 Kings 15:27
• 2 Kings 15:32
• 2 Kings 15:37
• 2 Kings 16:1
• 2 Kings 16:5
• Isaiah 7:4
• Isaiah 7:5
• Isaiah 7:9
• Isaiah 8:6

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Remaliah.