### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew name **Bidqar**, represented by `{{H920}}`, identifies a specific Israelite individual. According to its base definition, the name is likely derived from a root meaning "by stabbing, i.e. assassin". It appears only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** in the entire Bible, marking a very specific historical moment.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole appearance of **Bidqar** is in [[2 Kings 9:25]]. In this account, he is identified as the **captain** `{{H7991}}` of Jehu. Jehu commands him to **take up** `{{H5375}}` and **cast** `{{H7993}}` the body of Ahab's son into the **portion** `{{H2513}}` of the **field** `{{H7704}}` that belonged to **Naboth** `{{H5022}}` the **Jezreelite** `{{H3158}}`. This act is a direct fulfillment of a prophecy, as Jehu instructs **Bidqar** to **remember** `{{H2142}}` the **burden** `{{H4853}}` the **LORD** `{{H3068}}` had laid upon **Ahab** `{{H256}}`, the father of the slain king.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words are central to understanding the context of Bidkar's action:
* `{{H7991}}` **shâlîysh** (captain): This title designates Bidkar as a high-ranking officer, specifically a "general of the third rank." It establishes his authority and his role as Jehu's subordinate in carrying out military and divine commands [[2 Kings 9:25]].
* `{{H256}}` **ʼAchʼâb** (Ahab): The name of the king of Israel whose actions are the root of the judgment. The events involving Bidqar are the culmination of a prophecy directed at the house of **Ahab** ([[2 Kings 9:25]], [[Micah 6:16]]).
* `{{H5022}}` **Nâbôwth** (Naboth): The Israelite whose inheritance was unjustly taken by Ahab [[1 Kings 21:3]]. The command to cast the body into the field of **Naboth** connects the punishment directly to the original crime scene.
* `{{H4853}}` **massâʼ** (burden): This term refers to a prophetic utterance, often a "doom." In this context, it is the specific judgment the **LORD** `{{H3068}}` laid upon Ahab, which Jehu and Bidkar are now executing [[2 Kings 9:25]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of Bidkar's appearance is tied directly to the event he participates in.
* **Execution of Divine Judgment:** Bidkar's one action in Scripture is to serve as an instrument of God's retribution. He is commanded by Jehu to carry out the sentence that the **LORD** `{{H3068}}` had **laid** `{{H5375}}` upon Ahab's house [[2 Kings 9:25]].
* **Prophetic Fulfillment:** The scene is a powerful demonstration of God's word coming to pass. Jehu explicitly frames the command to Bidkar as an act to **remember** `{{H2142}}`, recalling the specific **burden** `{{H4853}}` prophesied earlier. Bidkar's participation ensures the prophecy is fulfilled to the letter.
* **The Principle of Retribution:** The location is critical. Casting the body into the **portion** `{{H2513}}` of the field of **Naboth** `{{H5022}}` demonstrates a principle of divine justice, where the punishment directly corresponds to the original sin and its location [[1 Kings 21:19]].
### Summary
In summary, **Bidqar** `{{H920}}` is not a major character, but a figure whose single mention is of great significance. He is identified as a **captain** `{{H7991}}` who acts on Jehu's command to fulfill a divine prophecy. His role, while brief, is essential to the narrative of God's judgment against the house of Ahab for the sin against Naboth. The story of Bidkar illustrates how individuals are used to enact God's sovereign and just decrees, bringing biblical history and prophecy to their determined conclusion.
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