In 2 Kings 15, there are accounts of intrigues, plots, conspiracies, and assassinations after the death of Jeroboam II. The individual who had murdered the previous king and ascended to the throne was still not safe from others who coveted the throne.
Referencing the situation in 2 Kings 15, Hosea 7:3-7 likened the situation to a baker who keeps the fire low in his oven until the dough is ready to be put in. Only then the heat would be increased.
Similarly, these men would patiently wait for the right time
to carry out their evil plot to murder the person on the throne. They would be
plotting and scheming bidding the right time. They would pretend to befriend
the victim, feast with him, get him drunk, and then commit the murder.
One lesson we can draw from these verses concerns being discerning. We must be vigilant and discerning in our relationships and avoid being drawn into deceitful schemes.
They also speak to the importance of
integrity and the consequences of seeking to gain power through malicious
means. This is a call to be cautious of those who seek to manipulate or deceive
us. Meanwhile, we must seek to act with honesty and integrity in all of our dealings.
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