Smith's Bible Dictionary

Remaliah (protected by Jehovah). The father of Pekah, captain of Pekahiah; king of Israel, who slew his master and usurped his throne. (2 Kings 15:25-37; 2 Kings 16:1; 2 Kings 16:5; 2 Chronicles 28:6; Isaiah 7:9; Isaiah 8:6) (B.C. 756.)