2 Kings 17:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 17:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 17:4 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the king of Assyria found conspiracy in Hoshea: for he had sent messengers to So king of Egypt, and brought no prese..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 17:4 — KJV
“And 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. present: or, tribute”
— 2 Kings 17:4 (KJV)
2 Kings 17:4 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 17:4
“And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 17:4: king, sent, egypt
“Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance. brought: Heb. gave”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 17:4: king, sent, brought
“My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 17:4: king, found, sent
“And Ahaz took the silver and gold that was found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house, and sent it for a present to the king of Assyria.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 17:4: king, assyria, found
“And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 17:4: found, sent, present
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