2 Kings 17:1
2 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah began Hoshea the son of Elah to reign in Samaria over Israel nine years.”2 Kings 17:1
What Does 2 Kings 17:1 Mean?
2 Kings 17:1 is found in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 17, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 6 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (6)
These passages are connected to 2 Kings 17:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Kings 15:30“And Hoshea the son of Elah made a conspiracy against Pekah the son of Remaliah, and smote him, and slew him, and reigned in his stead, in the twentieth year of Jotham the son of Uzziah.”1 Kings 16:24“And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria.”Deuteronomy 28:52“And he shall besiege thee in all thy gates, until thy high and fenced walls come down, wherein thou trustedst, throughout all thy land: and he shall besiege thee in all thy gates throughout all thy land, which the LORD thy God hath given thee.”Hosea 8:8“Israel is swallowed up: now shall they be among the Gentiles as a vessel wherein is no pleasure.”Hosea 13:11“I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath.”Zechariah 1:18“Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and behold four horns.”
People & Places
AhazElahHosheaJudahSamaria
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