2 Kings 13:20 net — Elisha died and was buried. Moabite raiding parties invaded the land at the beginning of the year.

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"Elisha died and was buried. Moabite raiding parties invaded the land at the beginning of the year."

— 2 Kings 13:20, NET Bible

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2 Kings 13 — Context

17

Elisha said,“Open the east window,” and he did so. Elisha said,“Shoot!” and he did so. Elisha said,“This arrow symbolizes the victory the LORD will give you over Syria. You will annihilate Syria in Aphek!”

18

Then Elisha said,“Take the arrows,” and he did so. He told the king of Israel,“Strike the ground!” He struck the ground three times and stopped.

19

The prophet got angry at him and said,“If you had struck the ground five or six times, you would have annihilated Syria! But now, you will defeat Syria only three times.”

20

Elisha died and was buried. Moabite raiding parties invaded the land at the beginning of the year.

21

One day some men were burying a man when they spotted a raiding party. So they threw the dead man into Elisha’s tomb. When the body touched Elisha’s bones, the dead man came to life and stood on his feet.

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Now King Hazael of Syria oppressed Israel throughout Jehoahaz’s reign.

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But the LORD had mercy on them and felt pity for them. He extended his favor to them because of the promise he had made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He has been unwilling to destroy them or remove them from his presence to this very day.

2 Kings 13:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 13:20 say?
2 Kings 13:20 in the NET Bible reads: “Elisha died and was buried. Moabite raiding parties invaded the land at the beginning of the year.”
Where is 2 Kings 13:20 in the Bible?
2 Kings 13:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 13, 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 13:20.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 13:20 in?
2 Kings 13:20 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 13:20?
2 Kings 13:20 reads (NET): “Elisha died and was buried. Moabite raiding parties invaded the land at the beginning of the year.” 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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