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2 Kings 1:17

2 Kings 1:18 cpdv — But the rest of the words of Ahaziah that he worked, have these not been written in the book of the words of the days o…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But the rest of the words of Ahaziah that he worked, have these not been written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel? "

— 2 Kings 1:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 1 — Context

15

Then the Angel of the Lord spoke to Elijah, saying, “Descend with him; fear not.” And so, he arose and descended with him to the king.

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And he said to him: “Thus says the Lord: Because you sent messengers to consult Beelzebub, the god of Ekron, as if there were no God in Israel, from whom you would be able to seek a word, therefore, from the bed to which you have ascended, you shall not descend. Instead, dying you shall die.”

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And so he died, in accord with the word of the Lord, which Elijah spoke. And Jehoram, his brother, reigned in his place, in the second year of Jehoram, the son of Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah. For he had no son.

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But the rest of the words of Ahaziah that he worked, have these not been written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

2 Kings 1:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 1:18 say?
2 Kings 1:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But the rest of the words of Ahaziah that he worked, have these not been written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel? ”
Where is 2 Kings 1:18 in the Bible?
2 Kings 1:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 1, verse 18.
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 1:18.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 1:18 in?
2 Kings 1:18 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 1:18?
2 Kings 1:18 reads (CPDV): “But the rest of the words of Ahaziah that he worked, have these not been written in the book of the words of the days of the kings 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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