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.
Pharaoh Neco imprisoned him at Riblah in the land of Hamath to prevent him from ruling in Jerusalem. He also forced the land to pay tribute of one hundred talents of silver and one talent of gold.
This verse describes how the Egyptian Pharaoh captured and imprisoned a Jewish king, then forced the nation to pay heavy tribute money to Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Josiah of Judah in the late 7th century BC, his son Jehoahaz was briefly made king after Josiah's death in battle against Pharaoh Necho II of Egypt. Pharaoh Necho, seeking to expand Egyptian influence in the region amid the declining Assyrian Empire, deposed Jehoahaz, imprisoned him in Riblah in the land of Hamath, and imposed a heavy tribute on Judah to maintain control and prevent further resistance. This event highlights the vulnerability of smaller nations like Judah caught in the power struggles of ancient superpowers.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.