2 Kings 17:19 nasb — Also Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but walked in the customs which Israel had introduced.

NASB

"Also Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but walked in the customs which Israel had introduced."

— 2 Kings 17:19, NASB

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2 Kings 17 — Context

16

They forsook all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves molten images, even two calves, and made an Asherah and worshiped all the host of heaven and served Baal.

17

Then they made their sons and their daughters pass through the fire, and practiced divination and enchantments, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him.

18

So the LORD was very angry with Israel and removed them from His sight; none was left except the tribe of Judah.

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Also Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but walked in the customs which Israel had introduced.

20

The LORD rejected all the descendants of Israel and afflicted them and gave them into the hand of plunderers, until He had cast them out of His sight.

21

When He had torn Israel from the house of David, they made Jeroboam the son of Nebat king. Then Jeroboam drove Israel away from following the LORD and made them commit a great sin.

22

The sons of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they did not depart from them

2 Kings 17:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 17:19 say?
2 Kings 17:19 in the NASB reads: “Also Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but walked in the customs which Israel had introduced.”
Where is 2 Kings 17:19 in the Bible?
2 Kings 17:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 17, verse 19.
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 17:19.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 17:19 in?
2 Kings 17:19 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 17:19?
2 Kings 17:19 reads (NASB): “Also Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but walked in the customs which Israel had introduced.” 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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