Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He took all the gold and silver and all the articles found in the temple of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace. He also took hostages and returned to Samaria. New Living Translation He carried off all the gold and silver and all the articles from the Temple of the LORD. He also seized the treasures from the royal palace, along with hostages, and then returned to Samaria. English Standard Version And he seized all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the king’s house, also hostages, and he returned to Samaria. Berean Standard Bible He took all the gold and silver and all the articles found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace, as well as some hostages. Then he returned to Samaria. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And he took all the gold and silver, all the articles that were found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the king’s house, and hostages, and returned to Samaria. New American Standard Bible And he took all the gold and silver and all the utensils which were found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasuries of the king’s house, the hostages as well, and returned to Samaria. NASB 1995 He took all the gold and silver and all the utensils which were found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasuries of the king’s house, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria. NASB 1977 And he took all the gold and silver and all the utensils which were found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasuries of the king’s house, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria. Legacy Standard Bible And he took all the gold and silver and all the utensils which were found in the house of Yahweh, and in the treasuries of the king’s house, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria. Amplified Bible He seized all the gold and silver and all the utensils found in the house (temple) of the LORD and in the treasuries of the king’s house, as well as hostages, and returned to Samaria. Christian Standard Bible He took all the gold and silver, all the articles found in the LORD’s temple and in the treasuries of the king’s palace, and some hostages. Then he returned to Samaria. Holman Christian Standard Bible He took all the gold and silver, all the articles found in the LORD’s temple and in the treasuries of the king’s palace, and some hostages. Then he returned to Samaria. American Standard Version And he took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of Jehovah, and in the treasures of the king's house, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria. Contemporary English Version He took the gold and silver, as well as everything of value from the LORD's temple and the king's treasury. He took hostages, then returned to Samaria. English Revised Version 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, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria. GOD'S WORD® Translation He took all the gold, silver, and all the utensils he found in the LORD's temple and in the royal palace treasury. He also took hostages. Then he returned to Samaria. Good News Translation He took all the silver and gold he could find, all the Temple equipment and all the palace treasures, and carried them back to Samaria. He also took hostages with him. International Standard Version He confiscated all the gold and silver, all the instruments he could find in the LORD's Temple and in the palace treasuries. He also captured some hostages and then returned to Samaria. Majority Standard Bible He took all the gold and silver and all the articles found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace, as well as some hostages. Then he returned to Samaria. NET Bible He took away all the gold and silver, all the items found in the LORD's temple and in the treasuries of the royal palace, and some hostages. Then he went back to Samaria. ( New Heart English Bible 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, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria. Webster's Bible Translation And he took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house, and hostages, and returned to Samaria. World English Bible He took all the gold and silver and all the vessels that were found in Yahweh’s house and in the treasures of the king’s house, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand has taken all the gold and the silver, and all the vessels that are found in the house of YHWH, and in the treasures of the house of the king, and the sons of the pledges, and turns back to Samaria. Young's Literal Translation and hath taken all the gold and the silver, and all the vessels that are found in the house of Jehovah, and in the treasures of the house of the king, and the sons of the pledges, and turneth back to Samaria. Smith's Literal Translation And he took all the gold and the silver and all the vessels being found in the house of Jehovah, and in the treasures of the king's house, and the sons of suretyship, and he will turn back to Shomeron. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he took all the gold, and silver, and all the vessels, that were found in the house of the Lord, and in the king's treasures, and hostages, and returned to Samaria. Catholic Public Domain Version And he took away all the gold and silver, and all the vessels, which were found in the house of the Lord and in the treasuries of the king, and he returned to Samaria with hostages. New American Bible He took all the gold and silver and all the vessels found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the king’s house, and hostages as well. Then he returned to Samaria. New Revised Standard Version He seized all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the king’s house, as well as hostages; then he returned to Samaria. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he took all the gold and the silver and all the vessels that were found in the house of LORD JEHOVAH and in the house of the treasury of the King, and the children of the mixed multitude, and he returned to Samaria. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he took the gold, and the silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of the Lord, and in the treasures of the king's house, and the hostages, and returned to Samaria. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Amaziah Defeated by Joash…13There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah. Then Jehoash went to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits. 14He took all the gold and silver and all the articles found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace, as well as some hostages. Then he returned to Samaria. Cross References 2 Chronicles 25:24 He took all the gold and silver and all the articles found in the house of God with Obed-edom and in the treasuries of the royal palace, as well as some hostages. Then he returned to Samaria. 1 Kings 14:26 He seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields that Solomon had made. 1 Kings 15:18 So Asa withdrew all the silver and gold that remained in the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace. He entrusted it to his servants and sent them with this message to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion, the king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus: 2 Kings 12:18 So King Joash of Judah took all the sacred objects dedicated by his fathers—Jehoshaphat, Jehoram, and Ahaziah, the kings of Judah—along with his own consecrated items and all the gold found in the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he sent them to Hazael king of Aram. So Hazael withdrew from Jerusalem. 2 Kings 16:8 Ahaz also took the silver and gold found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the king’s palace, and he sent it as a gift to the king of Assyria. 2 Kings 18:15-16 Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace. / At that time Hezekiah stripped the gold with which he had plated the doors and doorposts of the temple of the LORD, and he gave it to the king of Assyria. 2 Chronicles 12:9 So King Shishak of Egypt attacked Jerusalem and seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including the gold shields that Solomon had made. 2 Chronicles 16:2 So Asa withdrew the silver and gold from the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he sent it with this message to Ben-hadad king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus: Isaiah 39:6 The time will surely come when everything in your palace and all that your fathers have stored up until this day will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left, says the LORD. Jeremiah 52:17-23 Moreover, the Chaldeans broke up the bronze pillars and stands and the bronze Sea in the house of the LORD, and they carried all the bronze to Babylon. / They also took away the pots, shovels, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, dishes, and all the articles of bronze used in the temple service. / The captain of the guard also took away the basins, censers, sprinkling bowls, pots, lampstands, pans, and drink offering bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver. ... Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 24:1-2 As Jesus left the temple and was walking away, His disciples came up to Him to point out its buildings. / “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” Mark 13:1-2 As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!” / “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” Luke 21:5-6 As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said, / “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” Acts 2:45 Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need. Treasury of Scripture 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. all the gold 2 Kings 24:13 And he carried out thence all the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house, and cut in pieces all the vessels of gold which Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD, as the LORD had said. 2 Kings 25:15 And the firepans, and the bowls, and such things as were of gold, in gold, and of silver, in silver, the captain of the guard took away. 1 Kings 7:51 So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; even the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, did he put among the treasures of the house of the LORD. and hostages 2 Kings 18:23 Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my lord the king of Assyria, and I will deliver thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them. Jump to Previous Articles Broken Faith Found Gold Hostages House King's Palace Pledges Price Royal Samaria Sama'ria Seized Silver Store-House Temple Together Treasures Treasuries Turneth Utensils VesselsJump to Next Articles Broken Faith Found Gold Hostages House King's Palace Pledges Price Royal Samaria Sama'ria Seized Silver Store-House Temple Together Treasures Treasuries Turneth Utensils Vessels2 Kings 14 1. Amaziah's good reign5. His justice on the murderers of his father 7. His victory over Edom 8. Amaziah, provoking Jehoash, is overcome 15. Jeroboam succeeds Jehoash 17. Amaziah slain by a conspiracy 21. Azariah succeeds him 23. Jeroboam's wicked reign 28. Zachariah succeeds him He took all the gold and silver This phrase refers to the plundering of valuable resources, a common practice in ancient warfare. Gold and silver were not only symbols of wealth but also of power and divine favor. The taking of these metals signifies a transfer of power and a humiliation of the defeated party. In biblical history, such acts often indicated God's judgment on a nation for its disobedience. and all the articles found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace as well as some hostages Then he returned to Samaria Persons / Places / Events 1. Jehoash (Joash) of IsraelThe king of Israel who invaded Judah and took treasures from the temple and the royal palace. 2. Amaziah of Judah The king of Judah who was defeated by Jehoash, leading to the plundering of Jerusalem. 3. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, where the temple and royal palace were located. 4. The House of the LORD The temple in Jerusalem, a sacred place for worship and the dwelling of God's presence. 5. Samaria The capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, where Jehoash returned after the plundering. Teaching Points The Consequences of Pride and DisobedienceAmaziah's pride and disobedience led to his defeat and the loss of Judah's treasures. This serves as a warning against arrogance and turning away from God's commands. The Temporal Nature of Earthly Treasures The plundering of the temple and palace highlights the fleeting nature of material wealth. Believers are encouraged to focus on eternal treasures in heaven. The Importance of Humility and Seeking God The account underscores the need for humility and reliance on God rather than personal strength or wealth. God's Sovereignty in Judgment The event demonstrates God's control over nations and leaders, using them to fulfill His purposes and bring about judgment when necessary. Learning from History Reflecting on past events in Scripture can guide believers in making wise decisions and avoiding similar pitfalls.(14) That were found.--This expression seems to hint that there was not much treasure to carry off. (Comp. 2Kings 13:18.) Hostages.--Literally, the sons of sureties. Having humbled the pride of Amaziah, Jehoash left him in possession of his throne, taking hostages for his future good behaviour. Similar acts of clemency are recorded of themselves by the Assyrian kings of the dynasty of Sargon. Verse 14. - And he took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of the Lord. As Joash of Judah had, fifteen or twenty years previously, stripped the temple of its treasures to buy off the hostility of Hazael (2 Kings 12:18), there could not have been at this time very much for Joash of Israel to lay his hands on. Still, whatever there was passed into the possession of the Israelite king. And in the treasures of the king's house. Neither can this have amounted to much, unless the booty taken from Hazael after his defeats (2 Kings 14:25) was very considerable. And hostages. This is a new feature in the warfare of the time; but hostages were given and taken from an early date by the Persians (Xen., 'Cyrop.,' 4:2. § 7; Herod., 6:99), the Greeks, and the Romans.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He tookוְלָקַ֣ח (wə·lā·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the gold הַזָּהָב־ (haz·zā·hāḇ-) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky and silver וְ֠הַכֶּסֶף (wə·hak·ke·sep̄) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money and וְאֵ֨ת (wə·’êṯ) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the articles הַכֵּלִ֜ים (hak·kê·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus found הַנִּמְצְאִ֣ים (han·nim·ṣə·’îm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present in the house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH and in the treasuries וּבְאֹֽצְרוֹת֙ (ū·ḇə·’ō·ṣə·rō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 214: Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse of the royal הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king palace, בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house as well as some hostages. בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son Then he returned וַיָּ֖שָׁב (way·yā·šāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to Samaria. שֹׁמְרֽוֹנָה׃ (šō·mə·rō·w·nāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 8111: Samaria -- capital of northern kingdom of Israel Links 2 Kings 14:14 NIV2 Kings 14:14 NLT 2 Kings 14:14 ESV 2 Kings 14:14 NASB 2 Kings 14:14 KJV 2 Kings 14:14 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 14:14 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 14:14 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 14:14 French Bible 2 Kings 14:14 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 14:14 He took all the gold and silver (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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