2 Kings 14:26
2 Kings 14:26 in Multiple Translations
For the LORD saw that the affliction of the Israelites, both slave and free, was very bitter. There was no one to help Israel,
For the LORD saw the affliction of Israel, that it was very bitter: for there was not any shut up, nor any left, nor any helper for Israel.
For Jehovah saw the affliction of Israel, that it was very bitter; for there was none shut up nor left at large, neither was there any helper for Israel.
For the Lord saw how bitter was the trouble of Israel, and that everyone was cut off, he who was shut up and he who went free, and that Israel had no helper.
The Lord had seen how badly the Israelites were suffering, both slave and free. No one was there to help Israel.
For the Lord saw the exceeding bitter affliction of Israel, so that there was none shutte vp, nor any left, neyther yet any that could helpe Israel.
for Jehovah hath seen the affliction of Israel — very bitter, and there is none restrained, and there is none left, and there is no helper to Israel;
For the LORD saw the affliction of Israel, that it was very bitter for all, slave and free; and there was no helper for Israel.
For the LORD saw the affliction of Israel, that it was very bitter: for there was not any shut up, nor any left, nor any helper for Israel.
For the Lord saw the affliction of Israel that it was exceeding bitter, and that they were consumed even to them that were shut up in prison, and the lowest persons, and that there was no one to help Israel.
That happened because Yahweh saw that the Israelis’ enemies were causing the Israelis to suffer very much. And there was absolutely no one [IDM] who would help them.
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Context — Jeroboam II Reigns in Israel
26For the LORD saw that the affliction of the Israelites, both slave and free, was very bitter. There was no one to help Israel,
27and since the LORD had said that He would not blot out the name of Israel from under heaven, He saved them by the hand of Jeroboam son of Jehoash. 28As for the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, along with all his accomplishments and might, and how he waged war and recovered both Damascus and Hamath for Israel from Judah, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 32:36 | For the LORD will vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants when He sees that their strength is gone and no one remains, slave or free. |
| 2 | Exodus 3:7 | The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 13:4 | Then Jehoahaz sought the favor of the LORD, and the LORD listened to him because He saw the oppression that the king of Aram had inflicted on Israel. |
| 4 | Judges 10:16 | So they put away the foreign gods from among them and served the LORD, and He could no longer bear the misery of Israel. |
| 5 | Isaiah 63:9 | In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. |
| 6 | Exodus 3:9 | And now the cry of the Israelites has reached Me, and I have seen how severely the Egyptians are oppressing them. |
| 7 | Psalms 106:43–45 | Many times He rescued them, but they were bent on rebellion and sank down in their iniquity. Nevertheless He heard their cry; He took note of their distress. And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion. |
| 8 | 1 Kings 21:21 | This is what the LORD says: ‘I will bring calamity on you and consume your descendants; I will cut off from Ahab every male in Israel, both slave and free. |
| 9 | 1 Kings 14:10 | Because of all this, behold, I am bringing disaster on the house of Jeroboam: I will cut off from Jeroboam every male, both slave and free, in Israel; I will burn up the house of Jeroboam as one burns up dung until it is gone! |
2 Kings 14:26 Summary
This verse tells us that the LORD saw how much the Israelites were suffering, and that they had no one to help them. The LORD is a God who cares about people's suffering, as we see in Psalm 107:41, and He wants to help them. Even when it seems like there is no one to help, the LORD is always available to deliver His people, as promised in Isaiah 41:10. The LORD's care for His people is an example of His love and faithfulness, as described in Lamentations 3:22-23.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the LORD see the affliction of the Israelites as very bitter?
The LORD saw the affliction of the Israelites as very bitter because He is a compassionate God who cares about the suffering of His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Exodus 3:7-8.
What does it mean that there was no one to help Israel?
This phrase emphasizes the desperate state of the Israelites, who had no human helper or deliverer, highlighting their need for divine intervention, similar to what is described in Psalm 72:12-14.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse provides context for the actions of Jeroboam, who, despite his evil actions, was used by the LORD to restore the boundary of Israel, as described in 2 Kings 14:25 and fulfilled the LORD's promise in 2 Kings 14:27.
What can we learn from the LORD's response to Israel's affliction?
We can learn that the LORD is a God who sees and responds to the suffering of His people, and that He is faithful to His promises, as seen in Genesis 16:13 and Hebrews 4:13.
Reflection Questions
- How have you experienced the LORD's compassion and care in times of affliction?
- In what ways can you relate to the feeling of having no one to help, and how can you trust in the LORD's deliverance?
- What are some ways that the LORD is calling you to trust in His faithfulness and promises in your current circumstances?
- How can you apply the principle of the LORD's compassion and care for His people to your relationships with others?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 14:26
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Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:26
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:26
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:26
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:26
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 14:26
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 14:26
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:26
Sermons on 2 Kings 14:26
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That Comforts and Joys Seem to Follow Awakenings and Convictions of Conscience, in a Certain Order, Is No Sign by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the process of salvation, emphasizing that before God delivers individuals from sin, they must first have a deep sense of the evil they are being sa |
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Letter 56 by James Bourne | James Bourne encourages M. A. H. to find comfort in God during times of affliction, sharing the testimony of Mrs. O. who found peace and assurance in the Lord's presence as she fac |
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Apostolic Commission by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not panicking or feeling overwhelmed when trying to understand the message of God. He encourages the audience to take what |
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(Exodus) Exodus 3:3-8 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the encounter between Moses and God at the burning bush. He highlights the significance of Moses being instructed to take off his shoes as a |
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Nothingness - the Place of Humility by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Moses and his call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. The speaker emphasizes how Moses initially felt inadequate and unworthy f |
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The Exodus - From Egypt to Canaan - Sermon 1 of 5 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that all of humanity is under the domination of Satan due to sin. The power of Satan lies in sin, which gives him the ability to act as a ja |
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(1 Samuel) a Prophet Speaks to the Nation by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of looking at the big picture of our walk with God. He uses the example of Samuel addressing the people of Israel and reminding |







