2 Kings Chapter 17

Fall of Israel

Old Testament Unknown Verses 2 Kings

Chapter Summary

The northern kingdom of Israel is conquered and exiled by Assyria

Key Verses

2 Kings 17:6 2 Kings 17:13 2 Kings 17:23

Scripture Content

In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria, and he carried Israel away to Assyria and placed them in Halah, and on the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes. Yet the Lord warned Israel and Judah by every prophet and every seer, saying, 'Turn from your evil ways and keep my commandments.'

Themes & Topics

Judgment Exile Warning Ignored Divine Justice