2 Kings 17:40 bbe — But they gave no attention, but went on in their old way.

Bible in Basic English

"But they gave no attention, but went on in their old way."

— 2 Kings 17:40, Bible in Basic English

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2 Kings 17 — Context

37

And the rules and the orders and the law which he put in writing for you, you are to keep and do for ever; you are to have no other gods.

38

And you are to keep in memory the agreement which I have made with you; and you are to have no other gods.

39

And you are to give worship to the Lord your God; for it is he who will give you salvation from the hands of all who are against you.

40

But they gave no attention, but went on in their old way.

41

So these nations, worshipping the Lord, still were servants to the images they had made; their children and their children's children did the same; as their fathers did, so do they, to this day.

2 Kings 17:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 17:40 say?
2 Kings 17:40 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But they gave no attention, but went on in their old way.”
Where is 2 Kings 17:40 in the Bible?
2 Kings 17:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 17, verse 40.
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 17:40.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 17:40 in?
2 Kings 17:40 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 17:40?
2 Kings 17:40 reads (BBE): “But they gave no attention, but went on in their old way.” 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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