And he took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king’s house, and hostages, and returned to Samaria.
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Interpretation
For some time after the division of the kingdoms, Judah suffered much from the enmity of Israel. After Asa's time, it suffered more by the friendship of Israel, and by the alliance made with them.
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This thought runs through 2 Kings 14:10-14.
Glossary
- Samaria Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.