2 Kings 4:19-20
head ... head <07218> [My head.]
From this peculiar exclamation, and the season of the year, it is probable he was affected by the {coup de soleil,} or stroke of the sun, which is by no means uncommon in hot climates, and often proves fatal.
mother <0517> [his mother.]
died <04191> [and then died.]
2 Kings 11:1
Athaliah <06271> [A.M. 3120. B.C.884. Athaliah.]
mother <0517> [the mother.]
destroy <06> [and destroyed.]
A similar history is related by Mr. Bruce, as having occurred in Abyssinia. Judith "surprised the rock Damo, and slew the whole of the princes, to the number, it is said, of about 400;" while the infant king, Del Naad, was conveyed for safety to a loyal province, and afterwards restored.
royal line <04467 02233> [seed royal. Heb. seed of the kingdom.]
