Lexical Summary Chadlay: Hadlai Original Word: חַדְלַי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hadlai From chedel; idle; Chadlai, an Israelite -- Hadlai. see HEBREW chedel NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chedel Definition an Ephraimite NASB Translation Hadlai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חַדְלָ֑י proper name, masculine an Ephraimite, 2 Chronicles 28:12, ᵐ5 Ξοαδ, A Αδδι, ᵐ5L Αδλι. חדק (√ of following; Late Hebrew חִדֵּק press or thrust in, Aramaic חַדֵּק id. (denominative ?)). Topical Lexicon Name and Identity Hadlai appears once in the canonical record as the father of Amasa, one of four northern leaders who confronted the Israelite army returning from battle with captives from Judah (2 Chronicles 28:12). Although little detail is given about Hadlai personally, the prominence of his son among the “heads of the children of Ephraim” suggests that the family held recognized status in the Northern Kingdom. Biblical Setting 2 Chronicles 28 recounts the Syro-Ephraimite crisis during the reign of Ahaz of Judah. Israel (often called Ephraim) allied with Aram against Judah, striking a severe blow and taking two hundred thousand women and children captive (2 Chronicles 28:5-8). As the victorious troops approached Samaria, the prophet Oded warned them that their rage had already incurred God’s wrath and that enslaving fellow Israelites would multiply guilt (2 Chronicles 28:9-11). It is at this decisive moment that Amasa son of Hadlai, together with Azariah, Berechiah and Jehizkiah, took their stand. Role in the Narrative “Then some of the leaders of the Ephraimites—Azariah son of Johanan, Berechiah son of Meshillemoth, Jehizkiah son of Shallum, and Amasa son of Hadlai—stood in opposition to those arriving from the war.” (2 Chronicles 28:12) 1. They endorsed Oded’s prophetic admonition. Hadlai’s only scriptural footprint is through his son’s courageous obedience, yet that obedience changed the course of thousands of lives and demonstrated that, even in apostate Israel, a remnant still heeded the word of the LORD. Historical Importance The Chronicler’s inclusion of these northern leaders serves as a counterpoint to the prevailing apostasy under King Pekah. Their actions halted further judgment and showcased covenant mercy within the divided kingdom. By naming Hadlai, Scripture preserves a testimony to families in Israel who remained sensitive to prophetic truth despite national rebellion. Theological and Ministry Insights • Remnant Faithfulness: Hadlai’s household represents the enduring principle that God preserves a faithful remnant (Isaiah 10:20-22; Romans 11:5). Related Passages and Themes • Oded’s warning and the leaders’ response (2 Chronicles 28:9-15). Lessons for Today 1. A single decisive act of obedience can overturn widespread injustice. Hadlai’s appearance is brief, yet through his son’s faithful leadership he contributes to a powerful biblical testimony: when God’s word is honored, mercy triumphs and judgment is tempered—even in the darkest chapters of national history. Forms and Transliterations חַדְלָ֑י חדלי chadLai ḥaḏ·lāy ḥaḏlāyLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 28:12 HEB: וַעֲמָשָׂ֖א בֶּן־ חַדְלָ֑י עַל־ הַבָּאִ֖ים NAS: the son of Hadlai-- arose KJV: the son of Hadlai, stood up INT: and Amasa the son of Hadlai against were coming 1 Occurrence |
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