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2 Kings 23:33 · KJV

"And Pharaoh-nechoh put him in bands at Riblah in the land of Hamath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and put the land to a tribute of an hundred talents of silver, and a talent of gold."

King James Version

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Passage Context

31Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.
32And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done.
33And Pharaoh-nechoh put him in bands at Riblah in the land of Hamath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and put the land to a tribute of an hundred talents of silver, and a talent of gold.
34And Pharaoh-nechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the room of Josiah his father, and turned his name to Jehoiakim, and took Jehoahaz away: and he came to Egypt, and died there.
35And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh: he exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of every one according to his taxation, to give it unto Pharaoh-nechoh.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to situations where you feel powerless?

2

What does it mean for you to trust in God's plan during difficult times?

3

When have you felt a loss of control in your life?

Life Application

faith

In times of uncertainty, lean into your faith and trust that God has a plan for you.

resilience

Develop resilience by focusing on what you can control and letting go of what you cannot.

Places in This Verse

Riblah(Riblah today)

An ancient city located in modern-day Syria, significant as a military and administrative center during the Assyrian and Babylonian periods.

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