2 Kings 23:33
2 Kings 23:33 Meaning and Explanation
“And Pharaohnechoh put him in bands at Riblah in the land of Hamath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and put the land to a tribute of an hundred talents of silver, and a talent of gold.”
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Read Full Chapter →Pharaoh Necho imprisons Jehoahaz at Riblah and lays a heavy tribute on the land.
What Does 2 Kings 23:33 Mean?
Pharaoh Necho seizes Jehoahaz, binding him at Riblah in the north so he can no longer rule in Jerusalem, and imposes a heavy tribute of silver and gold upon the land. Judah is now under the thumb of Egypt.
The loss of the king and the burden of tribute show how far the nation has fallen from the security it knew under Josiah. Departing from the Lord brings bondage where there had been freedom. The chains on Jehoahaz are an outward sign of a deeper captivity that sin always works.
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What does 2 Kings 23:33 mean?
Pharaoh Necho imprisons Jehoahaz at Riblah and lays a heavy tribute on the land.