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2 Kings 17:25

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Kings 17:25

Verse 25 of 41

Scripture focus

And [so] it was at the beginning of their dwelling there, [that] they feared not the LORD: therefore the LORD sent lions among them, which slew [some] of them.

2 Kings 17:25 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 17:25

Theological / Devotional

Lions. These animals were common in Palestine in ancient times (Judges 14:5; 1 Sam. 17:34; 2 Sam. 23:20; Prov. 22:13; 26:13). They probably had grown rare during the period of the kingdoms, although at times they are mentioned (1 Kings 13:24 ; 20:36). During the disordered times after the fall of Samaria they doubtless increased in numbers and boldness. Lions were still present in Palestine and Syria in the Middle Ages.

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