Menahem raised the money from all the wealthy men in Israel. Each gave 20 ounces of silver for the king of Assyria. Then the king of Assyria left the country. 2 Kings 15:20 GW
He followed the example of the kings of Israel and even sacrificed his son by burning him alive. Sacrificing ⌞children⌟ was one of the disgusting things done by the nations that the Lord had forced out of the Israelites’ way. 2 Kings 16:3 GW
When the Lord made a promise to Israel, he commanded, “Never worship other gods, bow down to them, serve them, or sacrifice to them. Instead, worship the Lord, who used his great power and a mighty arm to bring you out of Egypt. Bow down to the Lord, and sacrifice to him. Faithfully obey the laws, rules, teachings, and commands that he wrote for you: ‘Never worship other gods. Never forget the promise I made to you. Never worship other gods. Instead, worship the Lord your God, and he will rescue you from your enemies.’ ” 2 Kings 17:35-39 GW
Search for the Lord and his strength. Always seek his presence. Remember the miracles he performed, the amazing things he did, and the judgments he pronounced, Psalms 105:4-5 GW
It happened exactly as the Lord had told Jehu: “Four generations of your descendants will sit on the throne of Israel.”
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Menahem raised the money from all the wealthy men in Israel. Each gave 20 ounces of silver for the king of Assyria. Then the king of Assyria left the country.
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He did what the Lord considered evil. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam (Nebat’s son) led Israel to commit.
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He followed the example of the kings of Israel and even sacrificed his son by burning him alive. Sacrificing ⌞children⌟ was one of the disgusting things done by the nations that the Lord had forced out of the Israelites’ way.
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The Lord became so angry with Israel that he removed them from his sight. Only the tribe of Judah was left.
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So one of the priests who had been taken prisoner from Samaria went to live in Bethel. He taught them how to worship the Lord.
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When the Lord made a promise to Israel, he commanded, “Never worship other gods, bow down to them, serve them, or sacrifice to them. Instead, worship the Lord, who used his great power and a mighty arm to bring you out of Egypt. Bow down to the Lord, and sacrifice to him. Faithfully obey the laws, rules, teachings, and commands that he wrote for you: ‘Never worship other gods. Never forget the promise I made to you. Never worship other gods. Instead, worship the Lord your God, and he will rescue you from your enemies.’ ”
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Sing to him. Make music to praise him. Meditate on all the miracles he has performed.
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Brag about his holy name. Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
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Search for the Lord and his strength. Always seek his presence. Remember the miracles he performed, the amazing things he did, and the judgments he pronounced,
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He always remembers his promise, the word that he commanded for a thousand generations,
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He didn’t permit anyone to oppress them. He warned kings about them: “Do not touch my anointed ones or harm my prophets.”
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Joseph trained the king’s officers the way he wanted and taught his respected leaders wisdom.
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He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and no one among his tribes stumbled.
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He spread out a cloud as a protective covering and a fire to light up the night.
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