2 Kings 17:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 17:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 17:27 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then the king of Assyria commanded, saying, Carry thither one of the priests whom ye brought from thence; and let them g..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 17:27 — KJV
“Then the king of Assyria commanded, saying, Carry thither one of the priests whom ye brought from thence; and let them go and dwell there, and let him teach them the manner of the God of the land.”
— 2 Kings 17:27 (KJV)
2 Kings 17:27 in Context — About the Book of 2 Kings
2 Kings races through the divided kingdom's final centuries — Elisha's double-portion miracles, kings good and evil, and finally exile to Assyria and Babylon. Yet miracles keep breaking in: floating axe heads, healed lepers, resurrection. God stays powerfully present even in national decline.
Cross-References for 2 Kings 17:27
“And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and that the LORD thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and by a stretched out arm: therefore the LORD thy God commanded thee to keep the sabbath day.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 17:27: then, commanded, brought
“Then Israel sent messengers unto the king of Edom, saying, Let me, I pray thee, pass through thy land: but the king of Edom would not hearken thereto. And in like manner they sent unto the king of Moab: but he would not consent: and Israel abode in Kadesh.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 17:27: then, king, saying
“And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 17:27: then, king, saying
“Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God, in whom thou trustest, deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 17:27: king, assyria, saying
“Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 17:27: then, king, commanded
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