2 Kings 17:4
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
لكِنْ فِي وَقْتٍ لَاحِقٍ رَأى مَلِكُ أشُّورَ أنَّ هُوشَعَ قَدْ نَقَضَ عَهْدَهُ مَعَهُ. فَقَدْ أرْسَلَ رُسُلًا إلَى سَوَا مَلِكِ مِصْرٍ، لِيَعْقِدَ مَعَهُ اتِّفَاقًا مِنْ غَيْرِ مَعْرِفَةِ مَلِكِ أشُّورَ. وَامتَنَعَ عَنْ دَفعِ الجِزيَةِ السَّنَوِيَّةِ المُتَّفَقِ عَلَيْهَا. فَقَبَضَ عَلَيْهِ وَسَجَنَهُ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that Hoshea, the king of Israel, was caught conspiring against the king of Assyria by sending messengers to Egypt for help and stopping his yearly tribute to Assyria. As punishment, the king of Assyria imprisoned Hoshea.
Explained for Children
Imagine you promised to give your friend a treat every day, but one day, you didn't give it and tried to make a deal with someone else instead. Your friend got mad and grounded you for it. That's kind of what happened here, but with kings and countries.
Historical Background
The book of 2 Kings was likely written by an unknown author during or shortly after the Babylonian exile. It records the history of the kings of Israel and Judah, focusing on their adherence or rebellion against God. This verse is set in a time when Israel was struggling under the rule of the Assyrian empire.
Living It Out Today
This story teaches us about the importance of keeping promises and being honest. For example, if you promise to do a task at work and then try to get someone else to do it for you, it can lead to serious consequences, just like Hoshea.
Topics
loyaltyconsequencestrusthistoryleadershippunishment
Related Verses
2 Kings 18:9-12Isaiah 36:6-9Jeremiah 2:18Ezekiel 16:26-28Matthew 24:15-16
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did King Hoshea stop sending tribute to the Assyrian king?
King Hoshea likely stopped sending tribute to the Assyrian king because he was planning to rebel and sought help from Egypt, thinking he could get away with it.
How did the Assyrian king find out about Hoshea's conspiracy?
The verse does not specify how the Assyrian king found out about Hoshea's conspiracy, but it implies that he discovered Hoshea's actions of sending messengers to Egypt and withholding tribute.
What does this verse tell us about the relationship between kings in this time period?
This verse shows that kings were often suspicious of each other and that any perceived betrayal could lead to severe consequences, such as imprisonment.
How does this story relate to themes of loyalty and trust in the Bible?
This story highlights the importance of loyalty and trust, as Hoshea's lack of these qualities led to his downfall, emphasizing the biblical theme that faithfulness is key in relationships, especially with rulers.