2 Kings 17:28
2 Kings 17:28 in Multiple Translations
Thus one of the priests they had carried away came and lived in Bethel, and he began to teach them how they should worship the LORD.
Then one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria came and dwelt in Beth-el, and taught them how they should fear the LORD.
So one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria came and dwelt in Beth-el, and taught them how they should fear Jehovah.
So one of the priests whom they had taken away as a prisoner from Samaria came back, and, living in Beth-el, became their teacher in the worship of the Lord.
So one of the priests who had been deported from Samaria returned to live in Bethel, and taught them how to worship the Lord.
So one of the Priestes, which they had caryed from Samaria, came and dwelt in Beth-el, and taught them how they shoulde feare the Lord.
And one of the priests whom they removed from Samaria cometh in, and dwelleth in Beth-El, and he is teaching them how they do fear Jehovah,
So one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria came and lived in Bethel, and taught them how they should fear the LORD.
Then one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria came and dwelt in Beth-el, and taught them how they should fear the LORD.
So one of the priests who had been carried away captive from Samaria, came and dwelt in Bethel, and taught them how they should worship the Lord.
So the officers did that. They sent one of the Israeli priests back to Samaria. That priest went to live in Bethel city, and he taught the people there how to worship Yahweh.
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Context — Samaria Resettled
28Thus one of the priests they had carried away came and lived in Bethel, and he began to teach them how they should worship the LORD.
29Nevertheless, the people of each nation continued to make their own gods in the cities where they had settled, and they set them up in the shrines that the people of Samaria had made on the high places. 30The men of Babylon made Succoth-benoth, the men of Cuth made Nergal, the men of Hamath made Ashima,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 12:29–32 | One calf he set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan. And this thing became a sin; the people walked as far as Dan to worship before one of the calves. Jeroboam also built shrines on the high places and appointed from every class of people priests who were not Levites. And Jeroboam ordained a feast on the fifteenth day of the eighth month, like the feast that was in Judah, and he offered sacrifices on the altar; he made this offering in Bethel to sacrifice to the calves he had set up, and he installed priests in Bethel for the high places he had set up. |
| 2 | Isaiah 29:13 | Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men. |
| 3 | Matthew 15:14 | Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” |
2 Kings 17:28 Summary
[This verse tells us that a priest was sent back to Samaria to teach the people how to worship God. The king of Assyria had taken over the land and moved people from other places to live there, but they didn't know how to worship the God of the land. The priest's job was to teach them about God and how to worship Him, similar to what we see in Deuteronomy 6:13, where we are commanded to worship and fear God. This is an important reminder that we all need to learn about God and how to worship Him in a way that is pleasing to Him, as seen in John 4:24.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the king of Assyria decide to send a priest back to Samaria?
The king of Assyria sent a priest back to Samaria because the people who had been relocated there did not know how to worship the God of the land, and as a result, lions were attacking them, as seen in 2 Kings 17:25-26. This decision was made to appease the God of the land and stop the lion attacks.
What was the role of the priest who was sent back to Bethel?
The priest who was sent back to Bethel was tasked with teaching the people how to worship the LORD, as stated in 2 Kings 17:28. This was an attempt to introduce the people to the God of Israel and instruct them on how to worship Him.
Did the people of Samaria respond positively to the priest's teachings?
Although the verse does not explicitly state the response of the people, the surrounding context in 2 Kings 17:29-30 suggests that the people continued to worship their own gods, indicating a lack of wholehearted response to the priest's teachings.
What can we learn from the king of Assyria's decision to send a priest to Samaria?
We can learn that even non-believers can recognize the power and authority of the one true God, as seen in the king's actions in 2 Kings 17:26-28. This is similar to what we see in other parts of the Bible, such as in Jonah 1:16, where the sailors recognize the power of the God of Israel.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can be a positive influence on those around me, teaching them about the love and worship of God?
- How can I ensure that my worship is genuine and not just a superficial attempt to appease God, like the people of Samaria?
- What are some 'lions' in my life that may be a result of not properly worshiping God, and how can I seek His guidance and teaching to overcome them?
- In what ways can I be more like the priest in this verse, seeking to teach others about the love and worship of God?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 17:28
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 17:28
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 17:28
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 17:28
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 17:28
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 17:28
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 17:28
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 17:28
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