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;2 Chronicles 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 (2 Kings 15:25). Pekah reigned as king of Israel for 20 years (2 Kings 15:27). During his reign, Pekah formed an alliance with King Rezin of Aram (Syria) and attacked Judah (2Ki.15.37; 16.5;Isaiah 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 (2 Kings 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.
Remaliah
EnglishA man of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.15.25.