1 Kings 11:43
Good News Translation
43 He died and was buried in David's City, and his son Rehoboam succeeded him as king.
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Sirach 12:10-18
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10 Never trust an enemy; his wickedness is as destructive as rust. 11 Watch out, and be on guard against him, even if he acts ever so humble. He is like a metal mirror that rusts away if you don't keep it polished. 12 Seat an enemy at your right hand, and the next thing you know he'll be trying to get your own place of honor. Put him next to you, and he will overthrow you. Then you will realize the truth of my words, and be stung with regret when you remember them. 13 Nobody feels sorry for snake charmers or wild animal tamers who get bitten, 14 and nobody will feel sorry for you if you run around with sinners and get involved in their wrongdoing.
15 An enemy will stay with you for a while, but not when trouble comes. 16 He will speak fine words while he plots how to trap you. He will pretend to share your sorrows, but he will kill you if he gets a chance. 17 If trouble comes your way, you will find him waiting, ready to trip you up while he pretends to help you. 18 He will be a different person then, rubbing his hands, nodding his head, and spreading rumors about you.
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2 Kings 17:6
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6 which was the ninth year of the reign of Hoshea, the Assyrian emperor[a] captured Samaria, took the Israelites to Assyria as prisoners, and settled some of them in the city of Halah, some near the Habor River in the district of Gozan and some in the cities of Media.
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- 2 Kings 17:6 Probably Sargon II, the successor of Shalmaneser.
2 Kings 17:18
Good News Translation
18 The Lord was angry with the Israelites and banished them from his sight, leaving only the kingdom of Judah.
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