Bible Dictionary
Arieh
Arieh, meaning “lion,” was associated with the conspiracy against Pekahiah, king of Israel. The text may describe him as an accomplice of Pekah or as a prince slain with Pekahiah.
Definition
Arieh means “lion.” He was associated with the conspiracy against Pekahiah, king of Israel, but the supplied accounts differ as to whether he was an accomplice of Pekah or a prince and bodyguard slain with Pekahiah.
Biblical Usage
Arieh is mentioned in the account of Pekah’s conspiracy and the killing of Pekahiah at Samaria.
Historical Background
The identity and precise role of Arieh are uncertain in the supplied material. The name is also connected with Argob in one entry.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The lion, the name of one of the body-guard slain with Pekahiah at Samaria (2 Kings 15:25) by the conspirator Pekah.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(lion). Either one of the accomplices of Pekah in his conspiracy against Pekahiah, or one of the princes of Pekahiah who was put to death with him. (2 Kings 15:20) (B.C. 757.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a'-ri-e: "(the) Lion." See ARGOB.</p>