2 Chronicles 28:7

7 And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, slew Maaseiah, the king’s son, and Azrikam, the governor of the house, and Elkanah, second after the king.

2 Chronicles 28:7 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 28:7

And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, slew Maaseiah the king's
son
Who therefore must have escaped being burnt in the valley of Hinnom, or only was caused to pass through the fire there, ( 2 Chronicles 28:3 ) ,

and Azrikam the governor of the house;
steward or treasurer in the king's house, in the same office as Sheban was, ( Isaiah 22:15 )

and Elkanah that was next to the king:
prime minister of state.

2 Chronicles 28:7 In-Context

5 Therefore, the LORD his God delivered him into the hands of the king of Syria, and they smote him and carried away a great multitude of them captives and brought them to Damascus. And he was also delivered into the hands of the king of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter.

6 For Pekah, the son of Remaliah, slew in Judah one hundred and twenty thousand in one day, who were all valiant men, because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers.

7 And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, slew Maaseiah, the king’s son, and Azrikam, the governor of the house, and Elkanah, second after the king.

8 And the sons of Israel carried away captive of their brethren two hundred thousand, women, sons, and daughters, in addition to taking much spoil from them, which they brought to Samaria.

9 But a prophet of the LORD was there, whose name was Oded; and he went out before the host that came to Samaria and said unto them, Behold, because the LORD God of your fathers was angry with Judah, he has delivered them into your hand, and ye have slain them in a rage. This reaches up unto heaven.