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2 Kings 1:1 bbe — After the death of Ahab, Moab made itself free from the authority of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

"After the death of Ahab, Moab made itself free from the authority of Israel."

— 2 Kings 1:1, Bible in Basic English

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2 Kings 1 — Context

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After the death of Ahab, Moab made itself free from the authority of Israel.

2

Now Ahaziah had a fall from the window of his room in Samaria, and was ill. And he sent men, and said to them, Put a question to Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, about the outcome of my disease, to see if I will get well or not.

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But the angel of the Lord said to Elijah the Tishbite, Go now, and, meeting the men sent by the king of Samaria, say to them, Is it because there is no God in Israel, that you are going to get directions from Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?

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Give ear then to the words of the Lord: You will never again get down from the bed on to which you have gone up, but death will certainly come to you. Then Elijah went away.

2 Kings 1:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 1:1 say?
2 Kings 1:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “After the death of Ahab, Moab made itself free from the authority of Israel.”
Where is 2 Kings 1:1 in the Bible?
2 Kings 1:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 1, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 1:1.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 1:1 in?
2 Kings 1:1 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 Kings 1:1?
2 Kings 1:1 reads (BBE): “After the death of Ahab, Moab made itself free from the authority of Israel.” 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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