2 Chronicles 36:11 nasb — Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem.

NASB

"Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem."

— 2 Chronicles 36:11, NASB

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2 Chronicles 36 — Context

8

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim and the abominations which he did, and what was found against him, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah. And Jehoiachin his son became king in his place.

9

Jehoiachin was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem, and he did evil in the sight of the LORD.

10

At the turn of the year King Nebuchadnezzar sent and brought him to Babylon with the valuable articles of the house of the LORD, and he made his kinsman Zedekiah king over Judah and Jerusalem.

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Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem.

12

He did evil in the sight of the LORD his God; he did not humble himself before Jeremiah the prophet who spoke for the LORD.

13

He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar who had made him swear allegiance by God. But he stiffened his neck and hardened his heart against turning to the LORD God of Israel.

14

Furthermore, all the officials of the priests and the people were very unfaithful following all the abominations of the nations; and they defiled the house of the LORD which He had sanctified 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 NASB reads: “Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem.”
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 (NASB): “Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem.” 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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