2 Kings 13:7 nasb — For he left to Jehoahaz of the army not more than fifty horsemen and ten chariots and 10,footmen, for the king of Aram…

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"For he left to Jehoahaz of the army not more than fifty horsemen and ten chariots and 10,footmen, for the king of Aram had destroyed them and made them like the dust at threshing."

— 2 Kings 13:7, NASB

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2 Kings 13 — Context

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Then Jehoahaz entreated the favor of the LORD, and the LORD listened to him; for He saw the oppression of Israel, how the king of Aram oppressed them.

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The LORD gave Israel a deliverer, so that they escaped from under the hand of the Arameans; and the sons of Israel lived in their tents as formerly.

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Nevertheless they did not turn away from the sins of the house of Jeroboam, with which he made Israel sin, but walked in them; and the Asherah also remained standing in Samaria.

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For he left to Jehoahaz of the army not more than fifty horsemen and ten chariots and 10,footmen, for the king of Aram had destroyed them and made them like the dust at threshing.

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Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did and his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

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And Jehoahaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in Samaria; and Joash his son became king in his place.

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In the thirty-seventh year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz became king over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years.

2 Kings 13:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 13:7 say?
2 Kings 13:7 in the NASB reads: “For he left to Jehoahaz of the army not more than fifty horsemen and ten chariots and 10,footmen, for the king of Aram had destroyed them and made them like the dust at threshing.”
Where is 2 Kings 13:7 in the Bible?
2 Kings 13:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 13, verse 7.
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 13:7.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 13:7 in?
2 Kings 13:7 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 13:7?
2 Kings 13:7 reads (NASB): “For he left to Jehoahaz of the army not more than fifty horsemen and ten chariots and 10,footmen, for the king of Aram had destroyed them and made them like the dust at threshing.” 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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