2 Kings 18:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king’s house.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the LORD's temple and in the royal treasury.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

King Hezekiah handed over all the silver from God's temple and his own royal treasures to pay tribute.

📚 Historical Context

This occurred around 701 BC when the Assyrian king Sennacherib invaded Judah and demanded tribute from King Hezekiah. Hezekiah was trying to buy peace and avoid the destruction of Jerusalem by paying this enormous tribute. The silver came from the most sacred and valuable places in the kingdom - God's temple and the royal treasury.

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