Hostage
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Webster's Dictionary [1]
(n.) A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or stipulations of any kind, on the performance of which the person is to be released.
Holman Bible Dictionary [2]
2 Kings 14:14 2 Chronicles 25:24
Easton's Bible Dictionary [3]
2 Kings 14:14 2 Chronicles 25:24
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [4]
( תֲִּרוּבָה , Taarubah', Suretyship), a person delivered into the hands of another as a security for the performance of some engagement. (See Pledge). Conquered kings or nations often gave hostages for the payment of their tribute, or for the continuance of their subjection; thus Jehoash, king of Israel, exacted hostages from Amaziah, king of Judah ( 2 Kings 14:14; 2 Chronicles 25:24). (See War).
