2 Kings 18:5 web — He trusted in Yahweh, the God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor [among t…

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"He trusted in Yahweh, the God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor [among them] that were before him."

— 2 Kings 18:5, World English Bible

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2 Kings 18 — Context

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He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah.

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He did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh, according to all that David his father had done.

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He removed the high places, and broke the pillars, and cut down the Asherah: and he broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made; for to those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it; and he called it Nehushtan.

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He trusted in Yahweh, the God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor [among them] that were before him.

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For he joined with Yahweh; he didn't depart from following him, but kept his commandments, which Yahweh commanded Moses.

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Yahweh was with him; wherever he went forth he prospered: and he rebelled against the king of Assyria, and didn't serve him.

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He struck the Philistines to Gaza and its borders, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.

2 Kings 18:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 18:5 say?
2 Kings 18:5 in the World English Bible reads: “He trusted in Yahweh, the God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor [among them] that were before him.”
Where is 2 Kings 18:5 in the Bible?
2 Kings 18:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 18, verse 5.
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 18:5.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 18:5 in?
2 Kings 18:5 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 18:5?
2 Kings 18:5 reads (WEB): “He trusted in Yahweh, the God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor [among them] that were before him.” 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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