2 Kings 12:20 net — His servants conspired against him and murdered Joash at Beth-Millo, on the road that goes down to Silla.

NET Bible

"His servants conspired against him and murdered Joash at Beth-Millo, on the road that goes down to Silla."

— 2 Kings 12:20, NET Bible

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2 Kings 12 — Context

17

At that time King Hazael of Syria attacked Gath and captured it. Hazael then decided to attack Jerusalem.

18

King Jehoash of Judah collected all the sacred items that his ancestors Jehoshaphat, Jehoram, and Ahaziah, kings of Judah, had consecrated, as well as his own sacred items and all the gold that could be found in the treasuries of the LORD’s temple and the royal palace. He sent it all to King Hazael of Syria, who then withdrew from Jerusalem.

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The rest of the events of Joash’s reign, including all his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.

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His servants conspired against him and murdered Joash at Beth-Millo, on the road that goes down to Silla.

21

His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer murdered him. He was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. His son Amaziah replaced him as king.

2 Kings 12:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 12:20 say?
2 Kings 12:20 in the NET Bible reads: “His servants conspired against him and murdered Joash at Beth-Millo, on the road that goes down to Silla.”
Where is 2 Kings 12:20 in the Bible?
2 Kings 12:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 12, verse 20.
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 12:20.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 12:20 in?
2 Kings 12:20 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 12:20?
2 Kings 12:20 reads (NET): “His servants conspired against him and murdered Joash at Beth-Millo, on the road that goes down to Silla.” 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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