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Shalmaneser king of Assyria attacked him, and Hoshea became his vassal and paid him tribute. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 17:3? 2. How did Shalmaneser king of Assyria influence Israel's political situation in 2 Kings 17:3? 3. What does 2 Kings 17:3 reveal about Israel's reliance on foreign powers? 4. How can we avoid compromising our faith like Hoshea in 2 Kings 17:3? 5. What other biblical instances show consequences of alliances with foreign nations? 6. How can we trust God instead of worldly powers in challenging situations? 7. Why did Shalmaneser king of Assyria attack Hoshea in 2 Kings 17:3? 8. How does 2 Kings 17:3 reflect God's judgment on Israel? 9. What historical evidence supports the events in 2 Kings 17:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 17? 11. Did an oppressor “from Hamath to the valley of the Arabah” (Amos 6:14) truly arise, and is there historical proof of this event? 12. 2 Kings 15:19 speaks of Menahem paying tribute to Pul, king of Assyria—do extrabiblical sources confirm this tribute or Pul’s identity? 13. Isaiah 10:7–11: Is there sufficient historical or archaeological evidence supporting the extensive conquests described here? 14. How could water supernaturally appear in a desert valley without rain or wind (2 Kings 3:17)? Discussion Questions 1. What were the political and spiritual conditions in Israel that led to Hoshea becoming a vassal to Assyria? 2. How does the relationship between Hoshea and Shalmaneser illustrate the dangers of compromising one's faith? 3. In what ways can believers today be tempted to rely on worldly powers instead of trusting in God? 4. How does the fall of Israel serve as a warning for nations and individuals regarding obedience to God? 5. Reflect on a time when you faced a decision to compromise your values. How can the account of Hoshea inform your response in similar situations? 2 Kings 17 Bible Study Questions 1. How does 2 Kings 17 illustrate the consequences of disobedience? 2. In what ways did Israel forsake God and what were the consequences of their actions? 3. How does the capture of Israel by Assyria reflect on the protective power of God? 4. Discuss the danger of religious syncretism as portrayed in this chapter. 5. How does God's patience manifest itself in the chapter, and what can we learn from it? 6. In the current world, how can we prevent ourselves from falling into the trap of 'idol worship' like the Israelites? 7. How does 2 Kings 17 relate to the idea of covenant commitment to God? 8. What does the story of the resettlement of Samaria by the Assyrians teach us about the cultural exchange and faith? 9. How do you understand God's fairness in the face of Israel's judgement? 10. How can you apply the lessons from Israel's disobedience to your personal life? 11. Reflect on a situation in your life where you've felt the consequences of disobedience. How does this relate to Israel's experiences? 12. How do our choices and actions today relate to the story of Israel's fall? 13. How does the narrative of Israel's fall challenge you in your faith journey? 14. What does 2 Kings 17 teach us about God's faithfulness even in our failures? 15. How does the Assyrian captivity of Israel connect to the broader narrative of the Bible? 16. How can we maintain a pure and undivided devotion to God in a world full of distractions? 17. Discuss the relevance of the themes from 2 Kings 17 to contemporary Christian life. 18. What does the fall of Israel reveal about the nature of God's judgement and grace? 19. In what ways can the church today fall into the same trap as the Israelites did with idolatry and syncretism? 20. What is one concrete action you can take based on the lessons from 2 Kings 17 to enhance your spiritual journey? Links 2 Kings 17:3 NIV 2 Kings 17:3 NLT 2 Kings 17:3 ESV 2 Kings 17:3 NASB 2 Kings 17:3 KJV 2 Kings 17:3 Commentaries Bible Hub