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2 Kings 17:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

But later, Hoshea refused to pay the taxes and asked King So of Egypt to help him rebel. When Shalmaneser found out, he arrested Hoshea and put him in prison.

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17 Cross References  

Hezekiah your king is telling you that the Lord your God will save you from me. But he is lying, and you'll die of hunger and thirst.

Zedekiah's sons were killed right in front of him. His eyes were then poked out, and he was put in chains and dragged off to Babylon.

It was Zedekiah who finally rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar. The people of Judah and Jerusalem had made the Lord so angry that he turned his back on them. That's why these horrible things were happening.

During Jehoiakim's rule, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia invaded and took control of Judah. Jehoiakim obeyed Nebuchadnezzar for three years, but then he rebelled.

Is he depending on Egypt and its king? That's the same as leaning on a broken stick, and it will go right through his hand.

The Lord will let you and your king be taken captive to a country that you and your ancestors have never even heard of, and there you will have to worship idols made of wood and stone.

During Hoshea's rule, King Shalmaneser of Assyria invaded Israel; he took control of the country and made Hoshea pay taxes.

Shalmaneser invaded Israel and attacked the city of Samaria for three years,

Israel, you break treaties and don't keep promises; you turn justice into poisonous weeds where healthy plants should grow.

You wanted a king and rulers. Where is your king now? What cities have rulers?

You can bargain with nations, but I'll catch you anyway. Soon you will suffer abuse by kings and rulers.

The Lord also brings charges against the people of Judah, the descendants of Jacob. He will punish them for what they have done.




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