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Who was king in Judah when Hoshea became king in Israel (2 Kgs 17:1)?
Who was king in Judah when Hoshea became king in Israel (2 Kgs 17:1)?
- Hezekiah
- Ahaz (correct)
- Asa
- Josiah
How long did Hoshea rule over Israel (2 Kgs 17:1)?
How long did Hoshea rule over Israel (2 Kgs 17:1)?
- 9 years (correct)
- 6 months
- 7 years
- 2 years
What evaluative statement was made about Hoshea king of Israel besides the fact that he did evil in the eyes of the Lord (2 Kgs 17:2)?
What evaluative statement was made about Hoshea king of Israel besides the fact that he did evil in the eyes of the Lord (2 Kgs 17:2)?
- But the Asherah pole in Samaria was not cut down
- But he still worshipped the golden calves at Bethel
- But he did not remove the high places
- But not like the kings of Israel who preceded him (correct)
What Assyrian king came up to attack Hoshea (2 Kgs 17:3)?
What Assyrian king came up to attack Hoshea (2 Kgs 17:3)?
Why did Shalmaneser attack Hoshea king of Israel (2 Kgs 17:4)?
Why did Shalmaneser attack Hoshea king of Israel (2 Kgs 17:4)?
What Egyptian Pharaoh did Hoshea attempt to make an alliance with (2 Kgs 17:4)?
What Egyptian Pharaoh did Hoshea attempt to make an alliance with (2 Kgs 17:4)?
What did Shalmaneser do to Hoshea king of Israel when he did not pay the normal tribute (2 Kgs 17:4)?
What did Shalmaneser do to Hoshea king of Israel when he did not pay the normal tribute (2 Kgs 17:4)?
For how many years did Shalmaneser king of Assyria lay siege against Hoshea's Samaria (2 Kgs 17:5)?
For how many years did Shalmaneser king of Assyria lay siege against Hoshea's Samaria (2 Kgs 17:5)?
Shalmaneser, who attacked and laid siege to Samaria, was from what country (2 Kgs 17:3)?
Shalmaneser, who attacked and laid siege to Samaria, was from what country (2 Kgs 17:3)?
When did Shalmaneser capture the city of Samaria (2 Kgs 17:6)?
When did Shalmaneser capture the city of Samaria (2 Kgs 17:6)?
What did Shalmaneser do to the inhabitants of Israel (2 Kgs 17:6)?
What did Shalmaneser do to the inhabitants of Israel (2 Kgs 17:6)?
Where did Shalmaneser deport the people of Israel to (2 Kgs 17:6)?
Where did Shalmaneser deport the people of Israel to (2 Kgs 17:6)?
All of the following are listed as reasons for Israel being deported EXCEPT (2 Kgs 17:7f)
All of the following are listed as reasons for Israel being deported EXCEPT (2 Kgs 17:7f)
In the list of offences leading to the deportation of Israel, what did Israel build in all their towns (2 Kgs 17:9)?
In the list of offences leading to the deportation of Israel, what did Israel build in all their towns (2 Kgs 17:9)?
What did Israel set up on every high hill and under every spreading tree (2 Kgs 17:10)?
What did Israel set up on every high hill and under every spreading tree (2 Kgs 17:10)?
What did Israel do at every high place as the nations had done before them (2 Kgs 17:11)?
What did Israel do at every high place as the nations had done before them (2 Kgs 17:11)?
God deported Israel because they worshipped _____ (2 Kgs 17:12)?
God deported Israel because they worshipped _____ (2 Kgs 17:12)?
How had the Lord warned Israel about the coming judgment and deportation (2 Kgs 17:13)?
How had the Lord warned Israel about the coming judgment and deportation (2 Kgs 17:13)?
What was the message of warning given by the prophets and seers as to how to avoid deportation and judgment (2 Kgs 17:13)?
What was the message of warning given by the prophets and seers as to how to avoid deportation and judgment (2 Kgs 17:13)?
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Study Notes
Key Kings and Events
- Ahaz ruled in Judah when Hoshea became king of Israel.
- Hoshea reigned for 9 years, noted for his evil acts despite not being like his predecessor kings.
Assyrian Conquest
- Shalmaneser, king of Assyria, attacked Hoshea due to his cessation of tribute payments and alliance with Egypt's Pharaoh So.
- Hoshea's rebellion included sending troops against Assyria, which led to his imprisonment by Shalmaneser.
- Assyria laid siege to Samaria for 3 years, culminating in its capture in Hoshea’s ninth year.
Deportation of Israel
- After capturing Samaria, Shalmaneser deported many Israelites to the towns of the Medes.
- Reasons for deportation included idol worship, following pagan practices, and setting up sacred sites.
- Israel constructed high places and sacred stones, resembling the idolatrous practices of previous nations.
Divine Judgment
- God gave warnings to Israel through prophets and seers, urging them to turn from their evil ways.
- Israel ignored these warnings and continued offering incense at high places, leading to divine judgment and deportation.
Summary of Practices
- Israelites performed rituals at high places, including burning incense and establishing sacred stones and poles.
- They engaged in idol worship, directly opposing the commands of God and leading to their eventual exile.
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