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2 Kings 16:19

2 Kings 16:20-1964 bbe — And Ahaz went to rest with his fathers, and was put into the earth with his fathers in the town of David; and Hezekiah…

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"And Ahaz went to rest with his fathers, and was put into the earth with his fathers in the town of David; and Hezekiah his son became king in his place."

— 2 Kings 16:20-1964, Bible in Basic English

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2 Kings 16 — Context

17

And King Ahaz took off the sides of the wheeled bases, and took down the great water-vessel from off the brass oxen which were under it and put it on a floor of stone.

18

*** the house of the Lord, because of the king of Assyria.

19

Now the rest of the things which Ahaz did, are they not recorded in the book of the history of the kings of Judah?

20

And Ahaz went to rest with his fathers, and was put into the earth with his fathers in the town of David; and Hezekiah his son became king in his place.

2 Kings 16:20-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 16:20-1964 say?
2 Kings 16:20-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Ahaz went to rest with his fathers, and was put into the earth with his fathers in the town of David; and Hezekiah his son became king in his place.”
Where is 2 Kings 16:20-1964 in the Bible?
2 Kings 16:20-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 16, verses 20–1964.
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 16:20-1964.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 16:20-1964 in?
2 Kings 16:20-1964 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 16:20-1964?
2 Kings 16:20-1964 reads (BBE): “And Ahaz went to rest with his fathers, and was put into the earth with his fathers in the town of David; and Hezekiah his son became king in his place.” 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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