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2 Kings 1:17

2 Kings 1:18 kjv — Now the rest of the acts of Ahaziah which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Is…

King James Version

"Now the rest of the acts of Ahaziah which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? "

— 2 Kings 1:18, King James Version

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2 Kings 1 — Context

15

And the angel of the Lord said unto Elijah, Go down with him: be not afraid of him. And he arose, and went down with him unto the king.

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And he said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers to enquire of Baal–zebub the god of Ekron, is it not because there is no God in Israel to enquire of his word? therefore thou shalt not come down off that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.

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So he died according to the word of the Lord which Elijah had spoken. And Jehoram reigned in his stead in the second year of Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah; because he had no son.

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Now the rest of the acts of Ahaziah which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles 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 King James Version reads: “Now the rest of the acts of Ahaziah which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles 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 (KJV): “Now the rest of the acts of Ahaziah which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles 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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