Pharaoh
Pharaoh, the Egyptian ruler whom Judah's King Hezekiah sought as an ally against the Assyrian threat.
The name Pharaoh means “that disperses; that spoils”
MalePharaohEgyptDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books5 verses
Summary
A Pharaoh of Egypt living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Kings 18:21; only referred to as Pharaoh (פַּרְעֹה).
Alternative names
- פַּרְעֹהPharaoh
Mentions
- Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.
- The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”?
- They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade.
- But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace.
- Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.