2 Kings 14:2 cpdv — He was twenty-five years old when he had begun to reign. And he reigned for twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. The name of…

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"He was twenty-five years old when he had begun to reign. And he reigned for twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Jehoaddin from Jerusalem. "

— 2 Kings 14:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 14 — Context

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In the second year of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, the king of Israel: Amaziah, the son of Jehoash, reigned as king of Judah.

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He was twenty-five years old when he had begun to reign. And he reigned for twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Jehoaddin from Jerusalem.

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And he did what is right before the Lord, yet truly, not like David, his father. He acted in accord with all the things that his father Jehoash did,

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except for this alone: he did not take away the high places. For still the people were immolating, and burning incense, in the high places.

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And when he had obtained the kingdom, he struck down those of his servants who had killed his father, the king.

2 Kings 14:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 14:2 say?
2 Kings 14:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “He was twenty-five years old when he had begun to reign. And he reigned for twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Jehoaddin from Jerusalem. ”
Where is 2 Kings 14:2 in the Bible?
2 Kings 14:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 14, verse 2.
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 14:2.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 14:2 in?
2 Kings 14:2 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 14:2?
2 Kings 14:2 reads (CPDV): “He was twenty-five years old when he had begun to reign. And he reigned for twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Jehoaddin from Jerusalem. ” 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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