2 Kings 13:13 net — Joash passed away and Jeroboam succeeded him on the throne. Joash was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel.

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"Joash passed away and Jeroboam succeeded him on the throne. Joash was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel."

— 2 Kings 13:13, NET Bible

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2 Kings 13 — Context

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Jehoash’s Reign over Israel In the thirty-seventh year of King Joash’s reign over Judah, Jehoahaz’s son Jehoash became king over Israel. He reigned in Samaria for sixteen years.

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He did evil in the sight of the LORD. He did not repudiate the sinful ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat who encouraged Israel to sin; he continued in those sins.

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The rest of the events of Joash’s reign, including all his accomplishments and his successful war with King Amaziah of Judah, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.

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Joash passed away and Jeroboam succeeded him on the throne. Joash was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel.

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Elisha Makes One Final Prophecy Now Elisha had a terminal illness. King Joash of Israel went down to visit him. He wept before him and said,“My father, my father! The chariot and horsemen of Israel!”

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Elisha told him,“Take a bow and some arrows,” and he did so.

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Then Elisha told the king of Israel,“Aim the bow.” He did so, and Elisha placed his hands on the king’s hands.

2 Kings 13:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 13:13 say?
2 Kings 13:13 in the NET Bible reads: “Joash passed away and Jeroboam succeeded him on the throne. Joash was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel.”
Where is 2 Kings 13:13 in the Bible?
2 Kings 13:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 13, verse 13.
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 13:13.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 13:13 in?
2 Kings 13:13 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 13:13?
2 Kings 13:13 reads (NET): “Joash passed away and Jeroboam succeeded him on the throne. Joash was buried in Samaria with 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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