Arieh

Arieh was a conspirator in the assassination of the Israelite king Pekahiah, aligned with Pekah son of Remaliah.

Conspirator with Pekah

Arieh is named alongside Argob as a companion of Pekah in the killing of Pekahiah, king of Israel. 2Ki 15:25 records: "And Pekah the son of Remaliah, his captain, conspired against him, and struck him in Samaria, in the castle of the king's house, with Argob and Arieh; and with him were fifty men of the Gileadites: and he slew him, and reigned in his stead." Whether Argob and Arieh were among Pekah's company or were victims killed alongside Pekahiah is not specified by the text. The conspiracy succeeded, ending Pekahiah's reign and establishing Pekah on the throne of Israel.