Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The king of Assyria deported Israel to Assyria and settled them in Halah, in Gozan on the Habor River and in towns of the Medes. New Living Translation At that time the king of Assyria exiled the Israelites to Assyria and placed them in colonies in Halah, along the banks of the Habor River in Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes. English Standard Version The king of Assyria carried the Israelites away to Assyria and put them in Halah, and on the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes, Berean Standard Bible The king of Assyria exiled the Israelites to Assyria and settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. King James Bible And the king of Assyria did carry away Israel unto Assyria, and put them in Halah and in Habor by the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes: New King James Version Then the king of Assyria carried Israel away captive to Assyria, and put them in Halah and by the Habor, the River of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes, New American Standard Bible Then the king of Assyria led Israel into exile to Assyria, and put them in Halah and on the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes. NASB 1995 Then the king of Assyria carried Israel away into exile to Assyria, and put them in Halah and on the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes, NASB 1977 Then the king of Assyria carried Israel away into exile to Assyria, and put them in Halah and on the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes, Legacy Standard Bible Then the king of Assyria took Israel away into exile to Assyria, and put them in Halah and on the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes, Amplified Bible Then the king of Assyria sent Israel into exile to Assyria, and put them in Halah, and on the Habor, the river of [the city of] Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes, Christian Standard Bible The king of Assyria deported the Israelites to Assyria and put them in Halah, along the Habor (Gozan’s river), and in the cities of the Medes, Holman Christian Standard Bible The king of Assyria deported the Israelites to Assyria and put them in Halah and by the Habor, Gozan’s river, and in the cities of the Medes, American Standard Version And the king of Assyria carried Israel away unto Assyria, and put them in Halah, and on the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes, Contemporary English Version The king of Assyria took the Israelites away as prisoners; he forced some of them to live in the town of Halah, others to live near the Habor River in the territory of Gozan, and still others to live in towns where the Median people lived. English Revised Version And the king of Assyria carried Israel away unto Assyria, and put them in Halah, and in Habor, on the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes: GOD'S WORD® Translation The king of Assyria took the Israelites to Assyria as captives. He put them in Halah, along the Habor River in Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes. Good News Translation The Assyrian emperor took the Israelites to Assyria as prisoners and settled some of them in the city of Halah, some near the Habor River in the district of Gozan, and some in the cities of Media. International Standard Version After this, the king of Assyria carried Israel off into exile in Assyria, settling them in Halah, on the Habor River in Gozan, and in cities controlled by the Medes, Majority Standard Bible The king of Assyria exiled the Israelites to Assyria and settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. NET Bible The king of Assyria deported the people of Israel to Assyria. He settled them in Halah, along the Habor (the river of Gozan), and in the cities of the Medes. New Heart English Bible The king of Assyria carried Israel away to Assyria, and put them in Halah, and on the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes, Webster's Bible Translation And the king of Assyria carried away Israel to Assyria, and put them in Halah and in Habor by the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes: World English Bible The king of Assyria carried Israel away to Assyria, and put them in Halah, and on the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the king of Asshur removes Israel to Asshur, and placed them in Halah, and in Habor [by] the river Gozan, and [in] cities of the Medes, Young's Literal Translation and the king of Asshur removeth Israel to Asshur, and placed them in Halah, and in Habor by the river Gozan, and in cities of the Medes, Smith's Literal Translation And the king of Assur will carry Israel into exile to Assur, and put them in Halah and Habor, the river of Gihon, and the cities of the Medes: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king of the Assyrians carried away Israel into Assyria, and placed them in Hale, and in Habor by the rivers of Gozan in the cities of the Medes: Catholic Public Domain Version And the king of the Assyrians took away Israel into Assyria. And he located them in Halah and in Habor, at the rivers of Gozan, in the cities of the Medes. New American Bible The king of Assyria then deported the Israelites to Assyria and led them off to Halah, and the Habor, a river of Gozan, and the cities of the Medes. New Revised Standard Version The king of Assyria carried the Israelites away to Assyria, settled them in Halah, on the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the king of Assyria carried away Israel to Assyria and put them in Halah and in Habor by the river of Gozan, the cities of Media, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the King of Assyria led Israel captive to Assyria, and he encamped them in Khalakh and at Khabar, the River of Gawzan, cities of Media OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king of Assyria carried Israel away unto Assyria, and put them in Halah, and in Habor, on the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes; Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king of the Assyrians carried away the Samaritans to Assyria, and put them in Alae and in Abor, by the river Gozan, and in the mountains of the Medes; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hezekiah Destroys Idolatry in Judah…10And at the end of three years, the Assyrians captured it. So Samaria was captured in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel. 11The king of Assyria exiled the Israelites to Assyria and settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. 12This happened because they did not listen to the voice of the LORD their God, but violated His covenant—all that Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded—and would neither listen nor obey.… Cross References 2 Kings 17:6 In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. 2 Kings 17:23 Finally, the LORD removed Israel from His presence, as He had declared through all His servants the prophets. So Israel was exiled from their homeland into Assyria, where they are to this day. 2 Kings 17:18 So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained, 2 Kings 17:20 So the LORD rejected all the descendants of Israel. He afflicted them and delivered them into the hands of plunderers, until He had banished them from His presence. 2 Kings 17:21 When the LORD had torn Israel away from the house of David, they made Jeroboam son of Nebat king, and Jeroboam led Israel away from following the LORD and caused them to commit a great sin. 1 Chronicles 5:26 So the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria (that is, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria) to take the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh into exile. And he brought them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and the river of Gozan, where they remain to this day. Isaiah 7:8 For the head of Aram is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin. Within sixty-five years Ephraim will be shattered as a people. Hosea 13:16 Samaria will bear her guilt because she has rebelled against her God. They will fall by the sword; their little ones will be dashed to pieces, and their pregnant women ripped open. Amos 5:27 Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Damascus,” says the LORD, whose name is the God of Hosts. Deuteronomy 28:36 The LORD will bring you and the king you appoint to a nation neither you nor your fathers have known, and there you will worship other gods—gods of wood and stone. Deuteronomy 28:64 Then the LORD will scatter you among all the nations, from one end of the earth to the other, and there you will worship other gods, gods of wood and stone, which neither you nor your fathers have known. 2 Kings 19:12 Did the gods of the nations destroyed by my fathers rescue those nations—the gods of Gozan, Haran, and Rezeph, and of the people of Eden in Telassar? 2 Kings 23:27 For the LORD had said, “I will remove Judah from My sight, just as I removed Israel. I will reject this city Jerusalem, which I chose, and the temple of which I said, ‘My Name shall be there.’” 2 Kings 24:2 And the LORD sent Chaldean, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Jehoiakim in order to destroy Judah, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servants the prophets. 2 Kings 25:21 There at Riblah in the land of Hamath, the king of Babylon struck them down and put them to death. So Judah was taken into exile, away from its own land. Treasury of Scripture And the king of Assyria did carry away Israel to Assyria, and put them in Halah and in Habor by the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes: the king 2 Kings 17:6 In the ninth year of Hoshea the king of Assyria took Samaria, and carried Israel away into Assyria, and placed them in Halah and in Habor by the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes. 2 Kings 19:11 Behold, thou hast heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands, by destroying them utterly: and shalt thou be delivered? 1 Chronicles 5:26 And the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria, and the spirit of Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria, and he carried them away, even the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, and brought them unto Halah, and Habor, and Hara, and to the river Gozan, unto this day. Jump to Previous Asshur Assyria Carried Carry Cities Deported Exile Gozan Habor Halah Israel Israelites Medes Placed Placing Prisoners Removeth River Settled TownsJump to Next Asshur Assyria Carried Carry Cities Deported Exile Gozan Habor Halah Israel Israelites Medes Placed Placing Prisoners Removeth River Settled Towns2 Kings 18 1. Hezekiah's good reign4. He destroys idolatry, and prospers 9. The inhabitants of Samaria are carried captive for their sins 13. Sennacherib invading Judah, is pacified by a tribute 17. Rabshakeh, by blasphemous persuasions, solicits the people to revolt The king of Assyria exiled the Israelites to Assyria This event marks the culmination of the Assyrian conquest of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, which began in 722 BC under King Shalmaneser V and was completed by his successor, Sargon II. The exile was a fulfillment of prophetic warnings given by prophets like Hosea and Amos, who had cautioned Israel about the consequences of their idolatry and disobedience to God. The Assyrian policy of deportation was designed to prevent rebellion by removing the local population and resettling them in distant lands, thereby breaking their national identity and cohesion. and settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. Persons / Places / Events 1. King of AssyriaThe ruler responsible for the deportation of the Israelites. This event marks a significant moment in Israel's history, showcasing the consequences of their disobedience to God. 2. Israel The Northern Kingdom, consisting of ten tribes, which was taken into exile due to their persistent idolatry and rebellion against God. 3. Assyria A powerful empire during this period, known for its military might and expansionist policies. Assyria played a crucial role in the judgment of Israel. 4. Halah, Gozan, and the Habor River Locations in Assyria where the Israelites were settled after their deportation. These places symbolize the loss of the Promised Land and the scattering of God's people. 5. Cities of the Medes Another region where the Israelites were exiled, indicating the extent of their dispersion and the Assyrian Empire's reach. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceIsrael's exile serves as a stark reminder of the serious consequences of turning away from God. It calls us to examine our own lives for areas of disobedience. God's Sovereignty in Judgment The use of Assyria as an instrument of judgment highlights God's control over nations and history. We can trust that God is sovereign even in difficult circumstances. The Importance of Faithfulness Israel's account encourages us to remain faithful to God, adhering to His commandments and avoiding the pitfalls of idolatry and rebellion. Hope in Exile Despite the judgment, God's promises of restoration and hope remain. This encourages us to seek God's mercy and restoration in our own lives. Community and Accountability The collective nature of Israel's punishment underscores the importance of community accountability in maintaining faithfulness to God.Verse 11. - And the King of Assyria - i.e. Sargon - did carry away Israel unto Assyria - the empire, not the country - and put them in Halah and in Habor by the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Modes (see the comment on 2 Kings 17:6). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The kingמֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Assyria אַשּׁ֛וּר (’aš·šūr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 804: Ashshur exiled וַיֶּ֧גֶל (way·ye·ḡel) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal the Israelites יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc to Assyria אַשּׁ֑וּרָה (’aš·šū·rāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 804: Ashshur and settled them וַיַּנְחֵ֞ם (way·yan·ḥêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 5148: To guide, to transport in Halah, בַּחְלַ֧ח (baḥ·laḥ) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2477: Halah -- an area under Assyrian control in Gozan גּוֹזָ֖ן (gō·w·zān) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1470: Gozan -- a city and area in Mesopotamia by the Habor וּבְחָב֛וֹר (ū·ḇə·ḥā·ḇō·wr) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2249: Habor -- a river of Assyr River, נְהַ֥ר (nə·har) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5104: A stream, prosperity and in the cities וְעָרֵ֥י (wə·‘ā·rê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of the Medes. מָדָֽי׃ (mā·ḏāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4074: Media -- a son of Japheth, also his descendants and their land Links 2 Kings 18:11 NIV2 Kings 18:11 NLT 2 Kings 18:11 ESV 2 Kings 18:11 NASB 2 Kings 18:11 KJV 2 Kings 18:11 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 18:11 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 18:11 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 18:11 French Bible 2 Kings 18:11 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 18:11 The king of Assyria carried Israel away (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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