2 Kings 15:9 net — He did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his ancestors had done. He did not repudiate the sinful ways of Jeroboam son o…

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"He did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his ancestors had done. He did not repudiate the sinful ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat who encouraged Israel to sin."

— 2 Kings 15:9, NET Bible

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2 Kings 15 — Context

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

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Azariah passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. His son Jotham replaced him as king.

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Zechariah’s Reign over Israel In the thirty-eighth year of King Azariah’s reign over Judah, Jeroboam’s son Zechariah became king over Israel. He reigned in Samaria for six months.

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He did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his ancestors had done. He did not repudiate the sinful ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat who encouraged Israel to sin.

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Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against him; he assassinated him in Ibleam and took his place as king.

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The rest of the events of Zechariah’s reign are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.

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His assassination fulfilled the LORD’s message to Jehu,“Four generations of your descendants will rule on Israel’s throne.” And that is how it happened.

2 Kings 15:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 15:9 say?
2 Kings 15:9 in the NET Bible reads: “He did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his ancestors had done. He did not repudiate the sinful ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat who encouraged Israel to sin.”
Where is 2 Kings 15:9 in the Bible?
2 Kings 15:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 15, verse 9.
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 15:9.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 15:9 in?
2 Kings 15:9 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 15:9?
2 Kings 15:9 reads (NET): “He did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his ancestors had done. He did not repudiate the sinful ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat who encouraged Israel to sin.” 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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