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.

2 CHRONICLES 25:27KJV
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2 Chronicles 25:27 (KJV)

What does 2 Chronicles 25:27 mean?

2 Chronicles 25:27 describes how, after King Amaziah of Judah turned away from following the LORD, a group in Jerusalem plotted against him. Amaziah tried to escape to the city of Lachish, but his pursuers followed him there and killed him.

This verse is part of a historical account written by the chronicler, describing the end of Amaziah’s reign. The verse highlights a turning point: Amaziah’s rejection of God led to unrest among his people, resulting in a conspiracy and his eventual assassination far from the capital.

The Hebrew behind 2 Chronicles 25:27

  • "Turn away" (סוּר, sur; tagged as H5493): This word means to turn aside or depart. In this context, it emphasizes that Amaziah made a deliberate choice to stop following the LORD, not just a momentary lapse.
  • "Conspiracy" (קֶשֶׁר, qesher; tagged as H7195): This term refers to a secret plot or alliance, often for political overthrow. Its use here shows that Amaziah’s downfall was not a random act but an organized rebellion.
  • "Fled" (נָס, nas; tagged as H5127): This word means to run away or escape. It underscores Amaziah’s desperation and loss of control, as he had to abandon Jerusalem for safety.
  • "Lachish" (לָכִישׁ, Lakhish; tagged as H3923): Mentioned twice, Lachish was a fortified city southwest of Jerusalem. Its mention shows Amaziah sought refuge in a stronghold, but even there, he was not safe.

Why 2 Chronicles 25:27 matters

  • This verse clarifies that Amaziah’s downfall was directly connected to his turning away from God, not just political misfortune.
  • The verse shows the seriousness of leadership choices in the biblical narrative, as Amaziah’s actions led to unrest and his violent end.
  • It connects to the wider passage by marking the tragic consequences that followed Amaziah’s earlier decisions, providing a cautionary note in the story of Judah’s kings.

Where else these words appear

“conspiracy” Hebrew H7195 · used in 13 verses

  • 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.
  • 2 Kings 14:19 Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.
  • 2 Chronicles 23:13 And she looked, and, behold, the king stood at his pillar at the entering in, and the princes and the trumpets by the king: and all the people of the land rejoiced, and sounded with trumpets, also the singers with instruments of musick, and such as taught to sing praise. Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and said, Treason, Treason.

“Lachish” Hebrew H3923 · used in 22 verses

  • Joshua 10:3 Wherefore Adonizedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying,
  • Joshua 10:35 And they took it on that day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein he utterly destroyed that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish.
  • 2 Chronicles 11:9 And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,

“Amaziah” Hebrew H558 · used in 39 verses

  • 2 Kings 12:21 For Jozachar the son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, smote him, and he died; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.
  • 2 Kings 15:1 In the twenty and seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel began Azariah son of Amaziah king of Judah to reign.
  • 2 Chronicles 25:15 Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand?

“made” Hebrew H7194 · used in 44 verses

  • Genesis 30:41 And it came to pass, whensoever the stronger cattle did conceive, that Jacob laid the rods before the eyes of the cattle in the gutters, that they might conceive among the rods.
  • 1 Kings 16:16 And the people that were encamped heard say, Zimri hath conspired, and hath also slain the king: wherefore all Israel made Omri, the captain of the host, king over Israel that day in the camp.
  • 2 Chronicles 24:26 And these are they that conspired against him; Zabad the son of Shimeath an Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith a Moabitess.