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2 Kings 10:35

2 Kings 10:36 kjva — And the time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty and eight years.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty and eight years. "

— 2 Kings 10:36, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Kings 10 — Context

33

From Jordan eastward, all the land of Gilead, the Gadites, and the Reubenites, and the Manassites, from Aroer, which is by the river Arnon, even Gilead and Bashan.

34

Now the rest of the acts of Jehu, and all that he did, and all his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

35

And Jehu slept with his fathers: and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.

36

And the time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty and eight years.

2 Kings 10:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 10:36 say?
2 Kings 10:36 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty and eight years. ”
Where is 2 Kings 10:36 in the Bible?
2 Kings 10:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 10, verse 36.
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 10:36.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 10:36 in?
2 Kings 10:36 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 10:36?
2 Kings 10:36 reads (KJVA): “And the time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty and eight years. ” 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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