Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena and Ivvah? Have they rescued Samaria from my hand? New Living Translation What happened to the gods of Hamath and Arpad? And what about the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Did any god rescue Samaria from my power? English Standard Version Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Have they delivered Samaria out of my hand? Berean Standard Bible Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand? King James Bible Where are the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah? have they delivered Samaria out of mine hand? New King James Version Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim and Hena and Ivah? Indeed, have they delivered Samaria from my hand? New American Standard Bible Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Have they saved Samaria from my hand? NASB 1995 ‘Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena and Ivvah? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand? NASB 1977 ‘Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena and Ivvah? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand? Legacy Standard Bible Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? When have they delivered Samaria from my hand? Amplified Bible Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad [in Aram]? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah [in the valley of the Euphrates]? Have they rescued Samaria (Israel’s capital) from my hand? Christian Standard Bible Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Have they rescued Samaria from my power? Holman Christian Standard Bible Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand? American Standard Version Where are the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivvah? have they delivered Samaria out of my hand? Contemporary English Version What happened to the gods of Hamath and Arpad? What about the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Were the gods of Samaria able to protect their land against the Assyrian forces? English Revised Version Where are the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivvah? have they delivered Samaria out of my hand? GOD'S WORD® Translation Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Did they rescue Samaria from my control? Good News Translation Where are they now, the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Did anyone save Samaria? International Standard Version Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sephar-vaim, of Hena, and Ivvah? Have they delivered Samaria from my control? Majority Standard Bible Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand? NET Bible Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Indeed, did any gods rescue Samaria from my power? New Heart English Bible Where are the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivvah? Have they delivered Samaria out of my hand? Webster's Bible Translation Where are the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah? have they delivered Samaria out of my hand? World English Bible Where are the gods of Hamath and of Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivvah? Have they delivered Samaria out of my hand? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhere [are] the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where [are] the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah, that they have delivered Samaria out of my hand? Young's Literal Translation Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? where the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah, that they have delivered Samaria out of my hand? Smith's Literal Translation Where the gods of Hamath and Arpad? where the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah? for did they deliver Shomemn out of my hand? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhere is the god of Emath, end of Arphad? where is the god of Sepharvaim, of Ana, and of Ava? have they delivered Samaria out of my hand? Catholic Public Domain Version Where is the god of Hamath, and of Arpad? Where is the god of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and of Avva? Have they freed Samaria from my hand? New American Bible Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Did they indeed rescue Samaria from my power? New Revised Standard Version Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Have they delivered Samaria out of my hand? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhere are the gods of Hamath and of Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvim, Dena, and Ivah? Have they delivered Samaria out of my hands? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Where are the gods of Khamath and of Raphad, and where are the gods of Sapharvim and Dana and of Iva? Have they delivered Samaria from my hands? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Where are the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivvah? have they delivered Samaria out of my hand? Brenton Septuagint Translation Where is the god of Haemath, and of Arphad? where is the god of Seppharvaim, Ana, and Aba? for have they delivered Samaria out of my hand? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem…33Has the god of any nation ever delivered his land from the hand of the king of Assyria? 34Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand? 35Who among all the gods of these lands has delivered his land from my hand? How then can the LORD deliver Jerusalem from my hand?”… Cross References Isaiah 36:18-20 Do not let Hezekiah mislead you when he says, ‘The LORD will deliver us.’ Has the god of any nation ever delivered his land from the hand of the king of Assyria? / Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand? / Who among all the gods of these lands has delivered his land from my hand? How then can the LORD deliver Jerusalem from my hand?” 2 Chronicles 32:14-15 Who among all the gods of these nations that my fathers devoted to destruction has been able to deliver his people from my hand? How then can your God deliver you from my hand? / So now, do not let Hezekiah deceive you, and do not let him mislead you like this. Do not believe him, for no god of any nation or kingdom has been able to deliver his people from my hand or from the hand of my fathers. How much less will your God deliver you from my hand!” Isaiah 10:10-11 As my hand seized the idolatrous kingdoms whose images surpassed those of Jerusalem and Samaria, / and as I have done to Samaria and its idols, will I not also do to Jerusalem and her idols?” 2 Kings 19:12-13 Did the gods of the nations destroyed by my fathers rescue those nations—the gods of Gozan, Haran, and Rezeph, and of the people of Eden in Telassar? / Where are the kings of Hamath, Arpad, Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah?’” Isaiah 37:12-13 Did the gods of the nations destroyed by my fathers rescue those nations—the gods of Gozan, Haran, and Rezeph, and of the people of Eden in Telassar? / Where are the kings of Hamath, Arpad, Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah?’” Jeremiah 2:28 But where are the gods you made for yourselves? Let them rise up in your time of trouble and save you if they can; for your gods are as numerous as your cities, O Judah. Jeremiah 10:11 Thus you are to tell them: “These gods, who have made neither the heavens nor the earth, will perish from this earth and from under these heavens.” Daniel 3:15 Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the statue I have made, very good. But if you refuse to worship, you will be thrown at once into the blazing fiery furnace. Then what god will be able to deliver you from my hands?” Psalm 115:4-8 Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; they have noses, but cannot smell; ... Psalm 135:15-18 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths. ... Deuteronomy 32:37-38 He will say: “Where are their gods, the rock in which they took refuge, / which ate the fat of their sacrifices and drank the wine of their drink offerings? Let them rise up and help you; let them give you shelter! Judges 10:14 Go and cry out to the gods you have chosen. Let them save you in your time of trouble.” Isaiah 46:1-2 Bel crouches; Nebo cowers. Their idols weigh down beasts and cattle. The images you carry are burdensome, a load to the weary animal. / The gods cower; they crouch together, unable to relieve the burden; but they themselves go into captivity. Isaiah 46:5-7 To whom will you liken Me or count Me equal? To whom will you compare Me, that we should be alike? / They pour out their bags of gold and weigh out silver on scales; they hire a goldsmith to fashion it into a god, so they can bow down and worship. / They lift it to their shoulder and carry it along; they set it in its place, and there it stands, not budging from that spot. They cry out to it, but it does not answer; it saves no one from his troubles. Acts 19:26 And you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in nearly the whole province of Asia, this Paul has persuaded a great number of people to turn away. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all. Treasury of Scripture Where are the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah? have they delivered Samaria out of my hand? the gods. 2 Kings 19:13 Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arpad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivah? Numbers 13:21 So they went up, and searched the land from the wilderness of Zin unto Rehob, as men come to Hamath. 2 Samuel 8:9 When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer, Hamath. Arpad. the gods. 2 Kings 17:24-33 And the king of Assyria brought men from Babylon, and from Cuthah, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel: and they possessed Samaria, and dwelt in the cities thereof… Ava. Isaiah 36:18,19 Beware lest Hezekiah persuade you, saying, The LORD will deliver us. Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria? … Isaiah 37:11,12,18,19 Behold, thou hast heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands by destroying them utterly; and shalt thou be delivered? … have they delivered. 2 Kings 17:6,23,24,30,31 In the ninth year of Hoshea the king of Assyria took Samaria, and carried Israel away into Assyria, and placed them in Halah and in Habor by the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes… 2 Kings 19:12,13 Have the gods of the nations delivered them which my fathers have destroyed; as Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden which were in Thelasar? … Jump to Previous Arpad Delivered Gods Hamath Hand Hands Hena Ivah Ivvah Kept Rescued Samaria Sama'ria Sepharvaim Sepharva'imJump to Next Arpad Delivered Gods Hamath Hand Hands Hena Ivah Ivvah Kept Rescued Samaria Sama'ria Sepharvaim Sepharva'im2 Kings 18 1. Hezekiah's good reign4. He destroys idolatry, and prospers 9. The inhabitants of Samaria are carried captive for their sins 13. Sennacherib invading Judah, is pacified by a tribute 17. Rabshakeh, by blasphemous persuasions, solicits the people to revolt Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? This phrase is part of a taunt by the Assyrian king's representative, Rabshakeh, during the siege of Jerusalem. Hamath and Arpad were significant cities in Syria, known for their strategic locations and fortifications. Historically, these cities fell to the Assyrians, demonstrating Assyria's military might. The rhetorical question implies the impotence of these cities' gods, suggesting that they could not protect their people from Assyrian conquest. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern belief in the power of national deities to protect their lands, a belief that the Assyrians sought to undermine by demonstrating their gods' superiority. Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand? Persons / Places / Events 1. HezekiahThe king of Judah during this time, known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to rid Judah of idolatry. 2. Sennacherib The king of Assyria, who invaded Judah and sent his officials to intimidate Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem. 3. Rabshakeh The Assyrian field commander who delivered the message of intimidation to the people of Jerusalem. 4. Hamath and Arpad Cities that were conquered by the Assyrians, whose gods were unable to save them. 5. Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah Other regions or cities that fell to Assyria, mentioned to emphasize the futility of their gods. Teaching Points The Futility of IdolatryThe Assyrian message highlights the impotence of the gods of the nations they conquered. This serves as a reminder of the futility of idolatry and the importance of worshiping the one true God. Trust in the Sovereign God Hezekiah's situation teaches us to place our trust in God, even when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. Unlike the false gods, the God of Israel is living and powerful. God's Faithfulness to His People Despite the threats and intimidation from powerful enemies, God remains faithful to those who are faithful to Him. Hezekiah's account encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith. The Power of Prayer and Repentance Hezekiah's response to the Assyrian threat included prayer and seeking God's guidance. This demonstrates the importance of turning to God in times of crisis. The Importance of Godly Leadership Hezekiah's leadership in turning Judah back to God and his reliance on divine help serve as a model for godly leadership in challenging times.(34) Where are the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad?--Sargon, Sennacherib's father, had reduced these two cities. The reference to "my fathers" in 2Kings 19:12, and the use of the general term, "the king of Assyria" (2Kings 18:33), are against Schrader's supposition that the historian has confused the campaigns of Sargon with those of Sennacherib. (Comp. 2Kings 17:24; 2Kings 17:30.) Sargon has recorded that Ya-u-bi-h-di, king of the Hamathites, induced Arpad, Simyra, Damascus, and Samaria to join his revolt against Assyria. The confederacy was defeated at Qarqar, and Yahubihdi taken and flayed alive (B.C. 720). Arpad.--Tell-Erfad, about ten miles north of Aleppo. The question, "Where are the gods?" &c, may imply that they had been annihilated along with their temples and statues. (Comp. Job 14:10.) Sometimes, indeed, the Assyrians carried off the idols of conquered nations, but this need not have been an invariable practice, and Isaiah 10:11 seems to imply that they were sometimes destroyed, as was likely to be the case when a city was taken by storm, and committed to the flames. . . . Verse 34. - Where are the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad? Hamath and Arpad had been recently conquered (about B.C. 720) by Sargon (see the 'Epouym Canon,' pp. 126-128). Of the latter city but little is known, net even its site. We find it generally connected with Damascus (Jeremiah 49:23; ' Eponym Canon,' pp. 68, 126) and Hamath (2 Kings 19:13; Isaiah 10:9; Isaiah 36:19; Isaiah 37:13; Jeremiah 49:23; ' Eponym Canon,' p. 126), and may conjecture that it lay between them, either in Coele-Syria or in the Anti-Libanus. (On Hamath, see the commentary upon 2 Kings 14:25; and for its special god, Ashima, see that on 2 Kings 17:30.) Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hens, and Ivah? (On the cities and gods of Sepharvaim and Ivah (or Ava), see the comment on 2 Kings 17:24 andParallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whereאַיֵּה֩ (’ay·yêh) Interrogative Strong's 346: Where? are the gods אֱלֹהֵ֨י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Hamath חֲמָ֜ת (ḥă·māṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2574: Hamath -- a place North of Damascus and Arpad? וְאַרְפָּ֗ד (wə·’ar·pāḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 774: Arpad -- a city in Aram (Syria) Where אַיֵּ֛ה (’ay·yêh) Interrogative Strong's 346: Where? are the gods אֱלֹהֵ֥י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Sepharvaim, סְפַרְוַ֖יִם (sə·p̄ar·wa·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5617: Sepharvaim -- a city conquered by the king of Assyr Hena, הֵנַ֣ע (hê·na‘) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2012: Hena -- a city in Aram (Syria) or Mesopotamia and Ivvah? וְעִוָּ֑ה (wə·‘iw·wāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5755: Ivvah -- a city conquered by Assyr Have they delivered הִצִּ֥ילוּ (hiṣ·ṣî·lū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver Samaria שֹׁמְר֖וֹן (šō·mə·rō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8111: Samaria -- capital of northern kingdom of Israel from my hand? מִיָּדִֽי׃ (mî·yā·ḏî) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3027: A hand Links 2 Kings 18:34 NIV2 Kings 18:34 NLT 2 Kings 18:34 ESV 2 Kings 18:34 NASB 2 Kings 18:34 KJV 2 Kings 18:34 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 18:34 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 18:34 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 18:34 French Bible 2 Kings 18:34 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 18:34 Where are the gods of Hamath (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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