2 Kings 17:13

Translations

Modern

Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.”

Traditional

Yet the Lord testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, and by all the seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets.

Literal

And YHWH testified against Israel and against Judah by all His prophets and every seer, saying, “Turn from your evil ways and keep My commandments and My statutes, according to all of the Law that I commanded your fathers, and that I sent to you by My servants the prophets.”

Latin

Et testificatus est Dominus in Israël et in Juda per manum omnium prophetarum et videntium, dicens: Revertimini a viis vestris pessimis, et custodite præcepta mea et cæremonias, juxta omnem legem quam præcepi patribus vestris, et sicut misi ad vos in manu servorum meorum prophetarum.

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English

Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.”

Notes

2 Kings 17:8–13

Israel committed many sins, including pagan rituals and practices. Whether done openly or in secret, God knew about them all. Israel's kings often started these practices by building pagan shrines, sacred pillars, and Asherah poles. They copied pagan sacrifices and idol worship (2 Kings 10:29; 15:18, 28; 1 Kings 12:28–33; 15:34; 16:30–33).

People from all parts of Israelite society, both royalty and commoners, continued these sins. They ignored warnings from God's prophets, including Isaiah, Hosea, Amos, and Micah.

2 Kings 17:1–23

The report of the northern kingdom's fall has two main parts:

Events during the reign of Israel's last king, Hoshea, including the capture of Samaria and the deportation of Israel's people (2 Kings 17:1–6);
The reasons for Israel's fall and Assyria's conquest:
- Israel's many sins (2 Kings 17:7–17) that led to God's judgment (2 Kings 17:18–20), and
- the major sin of Jeroboam I, who started Israel's widespread disobedience to God (2 Kings 17:21–23).

Theme notes and profiles

Assyria Jeroboam I Apostasy Canaanite Religion Curses and Blessings God’s Anger God’s Covenant with Israel’s Kings God’s Judgment of His People Intermarriage and Divorce Invasion Making Sense of the Exile Oppression of God’s People Promised Land Prophets in 1 Kings Purity and Identity Remember Him The Collapse of Culture The Dangers of Sin The Land The Purpose of the Judgments True Success

Related verses

Jeremiah 35:15
Again and again I have sent you all My servants the prophets, proclaiming: ‘Turn now, each of you, from your wicked ways, and correct your actions. Do not go after other gods to serve them. Live in the land that I have given to you and your fathers.’ But you have not inclined your ear or listened to Me.
1 Samuel 9:9
(Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.)
Jeremiah 18:11
Now therefore, tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I am planning a disaster for you and devising a plan against you. Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways, and correct your ways and deeds.’
Nehemiah 9:29–30
You admonished them to turn back to Your law, but they were arrogant and disobeyed Your commandments. They sinned against Your ordinances, by which a man will live if he practices them. They turned a stubborn shoulder; they stiffened their necks and would not obey.
Deuteronomy 31:21
And when many troubles and afflictions have come upon them, this song will testify against them, because it will not be forgotten from the lips of their descendants. For I know their inclination, even before I bring them into the land that I swore to give them.”
Isaiah 55:6–7
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
Jeremiah 26:4–6
And you are to tell them that this is what the LORD says: ‘If you do not listen to Me and walk in My law, which I have set before you,
Jeremiah 5:29–31
Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?
1 Samuel 12:7–15
Now present yourselves, so that I may confront you before the LORD with all the righteous acts He has done for you and your fathers.
Psalm 81:8–9
Hear, O My people, and I will warn you: O Israel, if only you would listen to Me!
2 Kings 17:23
Finally, the LORD removed Israel from His presence, as He had declared through all His servants the prophets. So Israel was exiled from their homeland into Assyria, where they are to this day.
Zechariah 1:3–6
So tell the people that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Return to Me, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will return to you, says the LORD of Hosts.’

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Book of Micah Dispersion of the Jews, Diaspora Gods and Goddesses Grove High Place Jeroboam Kings, Books of First and Second Samaritans Tribe of Dan

Topics

Assyria: Israelites Carried Captive Into Babylon: Empire of Samaria Forsaking God: Kingdom of Israel Idolatry: Captivity of Israel on Account of Judgments: Delivered: Into the Hands of the Assyrians Prophets were Sent to Reprove the Wicked and Exhort to Repentance Prophets: Called Seers Rulers: Wicked in Permitting Baal-Worship The Inspiration of the Holy Spirit: Design of To Testify Against Sin Word of God: Inspiration of

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