2 Kings 15:34 net — He did what the LORD approved, just as his father Uzziah had done.

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"He did what the LORD approved, just as his father Uzziah had done."

— 2 Kings 15:34, NET Bible

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2 Kings 15 — Context

31

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

32

Jotham’s Reign over Judah In the second year of the reign of Israel’s King Pekah son of Remaliah, Uzziah’s son Jotham became king over Judah.

33

He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother was Jerusha the daughter of Zadok.

34

He did what the LORD approved, just as his father Uzziah had done.

35

But the high places were not eliminated; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense on the high places. He built the Upper Gate to the LORD’s temple.

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

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In those days the LORD prompted King Rezin of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah to attack Judah.

2 Kings 15:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 15:34 say?
2 Kings 15:34 in the NET Bible reads: “He did what the LORD approved, just as his father Uzziah had done.”
Where is 2 Kings 15:34 in the Bible?
2 Kings 15:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 15, verse 34.
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 15:34.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 15:34 in?
2 Kings 15:34 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 15:34?
2 Kings 15:34 reads (NET): “He did what the LORD approved, just as his father Uzziah had done.” 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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