2 Kings 17:3 · KJV

"Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gave him presents."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah began Hoshea the son of Elah to reign in Samaria over Israel nine years.

²And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel that were before him.

³Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gave him presents.

⁴And the king of Assyria found conspiracy in Hoshea: for he had sent messengers to So king of Egypt, and brought no present to the king of Assyria, as he had done year by year: therefore the king of Assyria shut him up, and bound him in prison.

⁵Then the king of Assyria came up throughout all the land, and went up to Samaria, and besieged it three years.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to authority in your life?

What does servitude mean for you in your faith journey?

When have you felt compelled to submit to a higher power?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on how you can serve God faithfully even in challenging circumstances.

relationships

Consider how you can support those in authority while maintaining your integrity.

People in This Verse

HosheaOT

Hoshea was the last king of Israel before its conquest by Assyria. His reign was marked by political instability and a struggle for independence.

First appearance: 2 Kings 17:1

ShalmaneserOT

Shalmaneser was a king of Assyria known for his military campaigns against Israel. His reign marked the decline of Israel as a sovereign nation.

First appearance: 2 Kings 17:3

Places in This Verse

Assyria(Northern Iraq today)

Assyria was a dominant empire known for its conquests and influence over neighboring nations, including Israel.

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