2 Kings 17:22 net — The Israelites followed in the sinful ways of Jeroboam and did not repudiate them.

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"The Israelites followed in the sinful ways of Jeroboam and did not repudiate them."

— 2 Kings 17:22, NET Bible

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2 Kings 17 — Context

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Judah also failed to keep the commandments of the LORD their God; they followed Israel’s example.

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So the LORD rejected all of Israel’s descendants; he humiliated them and handed them over to robbers, until he had thrown them from his presence.

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He tore Israel away from David’s dynasty, and Jeroboam son of Nebat became their king. Jeroboam drove Israel away from the LORD and encouraged them to commit a serious sin.

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The Israelites followed in the sinful ways of Jeroboam and did not repudiate them.

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Finally the LORD rejected Israel just as he had warned he would do through all his servants the prophets. Israel was deported from its land to Assyria and remains there to this very day.

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The King of Assyria Populates Israel with Foreigners The king of Assyria brought foreigners from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and settled them in the cities of Samaria in place of the Israelites. They took possession of Samaria and lived in its cities.

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When they first moved in, they did not worship the LORD. So the LORD sent lions among them and the lions were killing them.

2 Kings 17:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 17:22 say?
2 Kings 17:22 in the NET Bible reads: “The Israelites followed in the sinful ways of Jeroboam and did not repudiate them.”
Where is 2 Kings 17:22 in the Bible?
2 Kings 17:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 17, verse 22.
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 17:22.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 17:22 in?
2 Kings 17:22 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 17:22?
2 Kings 17:22 reads (NET): “The Israelites followed in the sinful ways of Jeroboam and did not repudiate them.” 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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