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2 Kings 16:19

2 Kings 16:20 net — Ahaz passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. His son Hezekiah replaced him as king.

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

— 2 Kings 16:20, NET Bible

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2 Kings 16 — Context

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King Ahaz took off the frames of the movable stands, and removed the basins from them. He took“The Sea” down from the bronze bulls that supported it and put it on the stone pavement.

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He also removed the Sabbath awning that had been built in the temple and the king’s outer entranceway to the LORD’s temple, on account of the king of Assyria.

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

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

2 Kings 16:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 16:20 say?
2 Kings 16:20 in the NET Bible reads: “Ahaz passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. His son Hezekiah replaced him as king.”
Where is 2 Kings 16:20 in the Bible?
2 Kings 16:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 16, verse 20.
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.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 16:20 in?
2 Kings 16:20 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?
2 Kings 16:20 reads (NET): “Ahaz passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. His son Hezekiah replaced him as king.” 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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