II Kings 16:9
The Scripture
(9) And the king of Assyria hearkened unto him: for the king of Assyria went up against Damascus, and took it, and carried the people of it captive to Kir, and slew Rezin.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In chapter 16 the kings of Israel and Judah are threatened by the growing power of the Assyrian empire, which begins to invade their lands. The chapter underscores the danger of idolatry and the loss of God’s protection, warning that nations who abandon Him will face judgment.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
II Chronicles 28:5Amos 1:3Amos 1:4Amos 1:5Isaiah 22:6Amos 9:7Isaiah 7:16Isaiah 9:11
Related verses (shared words)
II Kings 15:29II Kings 17:4II Kings 17:6I Chronicles 5:26II Kings 15:20II Kings 16:10