Hadlai חַדְלָ֑י
Father of Amasa, who opposed taking captives from Judah.
Biography
Hadlai is mentioned in 2Ch.28.12 as the father of Amasa, who was one of the leaders of Ephraim during the reign of King Ahaz of Judah. When Pekah, king of Israel, attacked Judah and took captives, some leaders of Ephraim, including Amasa son of Hadlai, opposed this action. They stood against the army of Israel and urged them to release the captives, as they believed that the Lord's fierce anger was already against Israel. The army listened to their plea and released the captives, providing them with clothing, food, and medical care before sending them back to Judah.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 28:12
"Then some of the heads of the children of Ephraim, Azariah the son of Johanan, Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, Jehizkiah the son of Shallum, and Amasa the son of Hadlai, stood up against those who came from the war,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חַדְלָ֑י | H2311 |