And he took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasuries of the king's house, and hostages, and returned to Samaria.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Hostages, as he left Amasias, on condition he should pay tribute, (Menochius) and took "the children of the nobles "(Chaldean) to secure his fidelity. (Haydock)