2 Chronicles 36:11 bbe — Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king; he was ruling in Jerusalem for eleven years.

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"Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king; he was ruling in Jerusalem for eleven years."

— 2 Chronicles 36:11, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 36 — Context

8

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim and the disgusting things he did, and all there is to be said against him, are recorded in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah; and Jehoiachin his son became king in his place.

9

Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king; he was ruling in Jerusalem for three months and ten days, and he did evil in the eyes of the Lord.

10

In the spring of the year King Nebuchadnezzar sent and took him away to Babylon, with the beautiful vessels of the house of the Lord, and made Zedekiah, his father's brother, king over Judah and Jerusalem.

11

Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king; he was ruling in Jerusalem for eleven years.

12

He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, and did not make himself low before Jeremiah the prophet who gave him the word of the Lord.

13

And he took up arms against King Nebuchadnezzar, though he had made him take an oath by God; but he made his neck stiff and his heart hard, turning away from the Lord, the God of Israel.

14

And more than this, all the great men of Judah and the priests and the people made their sin great, turning to all the disgusting ways of the nations; and they made unclean the house of the Lord which he had made holy in Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 36:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 36:11 say?
2 Chronicles 36:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king; he was ruling in Jerusalem for eleven years.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 36:11 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 36:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 36, verse 11.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 36:11.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 36:11 in?
2 Chronicles 36:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 36:11?
2 Chronicles 36:11 reads (BBE): “Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king; he was ruling in Jerusalem for eleven years.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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