2 Kings 18:16 · KJV

"At that time did Hezekiah cut off the gold from the doors of the temple of the LORD, and from the pillars which Hezekiah king of Judah had overlaid, and gave it to the king of Assyria."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁴And Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria to Lachish, saying, I have offended; return from me: that which thou puttest on me will I bear. And the king of Assyria appointed unto Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold.

¹⁵And Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house.

¹⁶At that time did Hezekiah cut off the gold from the doors of the temple of the LORD, and from the pillars which Hezekiah king of Judah had overlaid, and gave it to the king of Assyria.

¹⁷And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rabsaris and Rabshakeh from Lachish to king Hezekiah with a great host against Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem. And when they were come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which is in the highway of the fuller's field.

¹⁸And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder.

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Reflection Questions

What does sacrificing for your beliefs look like for you?

How do you prioritize your values in times of crisis?

When have you felt compelled to give up something important?

Life Application

sacrifice

Consider what you might need to sacrifice for your faith or values. Reflect on how this can strengthen your commitment.

worship

Think about how you can honor God in your life, even when faced with difficult choices.

People in This Verse

King HezekiahOT

Hezekiah was a king of Judah known for his religious reforms and trust in God. He faced the Assyrian threat with prayer and reliance on divine intervention.

First appearance: 2 Kings 18:1

Places in This Verse

Temple of the LORD(Temple Mount, Jerusalem today)

The Temple was the central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. It was a significant cultural and religious site in ancient Judah.

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