2 Kings 10:2 cpdv — “Immediately when you receive these letters, you who have your lord’s sons, and chariots, and horses, and reinforced ci…

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"“Immediately when you receive these letters, you who have your lord’s sons, and chariots, and horses, and reinforced cities, and weapons, "

— 2 Kings 10:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 10 — Context

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Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And so Jehu wrote letters, and he sent to Samaria, to the nobles of the city, and to those greater by birth, and to those who had raised Ahab’s sons, saying:

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“Immediately when you receive these letters, you who have your lord’s sons, and chariots, and horses, and reinforced cities, and weapons,

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choose him who is better and who pleases you from among the sons of your lord, and set him on the throne of his father, and fight for the house of your lord.”

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But they were vehemently afraid, and they said: “Behold, two kings were not able to stand before him. So how will we be able to withstand him?”

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Therefore, those who were in charge of the house, and the prefects of the city, and those greater by birth, and those who raised the sons, sent to Jehu, saying: “We are your servants. Whatever you will order, we will do. But we will not appoint a king for ourselves. Do whatever pleases you.”

2 Kings 10:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 10:2 say?
2 Kings 10:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Immediately when you receive these letters, you who have your lord’s sons, and chariots, and horses, and reinforced cities, and weapons, ”
Where is 2 Kings 10:2 in the Bible?
2 Kings 10:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 10, verse 2.
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 10:2.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 10:2 in?
2 Kings 10:2 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 10:2?
2 Kings 10:2 reads (CPDV): ““Immediately when you receive these letters, you who have your lord’s sons, and chariots, and horses, and reinforced cities, and weapons, ” 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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