2 Kings 18:8 cpdv — He struck the Philistines as far as Gaza, and in all their borders, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified cit…

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"He struck the Philistines as far as Gaza, and in all their borders, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city. "

— 2 Kings 18:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 18 — Context

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He hoped in the Lord, the God of Israel. And after him, there was no one similar to him, among all the kings of Judah, nor even among any of those who were before him.

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And he clung to the Lord, and he did not withdraw from his footsteps, and he carried out his commandments, which the Lord had instructed to Moses.

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Therefore, the Lord was also with him. And he conducted himself wisely in all the things to which he went forth. Also, he rebelled against the king of the Assyrians, and he did not serve him.

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He struck the Philistines as far as Gaza, and in all their borders, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.

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In the fourth year of king Hezekiah, which was the seventh year of Hoshea, the son of Elah, the king of Israel: Shalmaneser, the king of the Assyrians, ascended to Samaria, and he fought against it,

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and he seized it. For after three years, in the sixth year of Hezekiah, that is, in the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Israel, Samaria was captured.

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And the king of the Assyrians took away Israel into Assyria. And he located them in Halah and in Habor, at the rivers of Gozan, in the cities of the Medes.

2 Kings 18:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 18:8 say?
2 Kings 18:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “He struck the Philistines as far as Gaza, and in all their borders, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city. ”
Where is 2 Kings 18:8 in the Bible?
2 Kings 18:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 18, verse 8.
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 18:8.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 18:8 in?
2 Kings 18:8 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 18:8?
2 Kings 18:8 reads (CPDV): “He struck the Philistines as far as Gaza, and in all their borders, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city. ” 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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