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2 Kings 1:2

2 Kings 1:1 nasb — Now Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.

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"Now Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab."

— 2 Kings 1:1, NASB

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2 Kings 1 — Context

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Now Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.

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And Ahaziah fell through the lattice in his upper chamber which was in Samaria, and became ill. So he sent messengers and said to them, "Go, inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, whether I will recover from this sickness."

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But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, "Arise, go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria and say to them, 'Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are going to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?'

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"Now therefore thus says the LORD, 'You shall not come down from the bed where you have gone up, but you shall surely die.'" Then Elijah departed.

2 Kings 1:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 1:1 say?
2 Kings 1:1 in the NASB reads: “Now Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.”
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 (NASB): “Now Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.” 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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