2 Kings 17:3 Meaning
Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gave him presents.
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 20:25-26
Jesus teaches about servant leadership, contrasting with the political submission seen in this verse.
Source: 2 Kings 17:3