2 Kings 18:8 net — He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.

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"He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city."

— 2 Kings 18:8, NET Bible

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2 Kings 18 — Context

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He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; in this regard there was none like him among the kings of Judah either before or after.

6

He was loyal to the LORD and did not abandon him. He obeyed the commandments which the LORD had given to Moses.

7

The LORD was with him; he succeeded in all his endeavors. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and refused to submit to him.

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He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.

9

In the fourth year of King Hezekiah’s reign(it was the seventh year of the reign of Israel’s King Hoshea, son of Elah), King Shalmaneser of Assyria marched up against Samaria and besieged it.

10

After three years he captured it(in the sixth year of Hezekiah’s reign); in the ninth year of King Hoshea’s reign over Israel Samaria was captured.

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The king of Assyria deported the people of Israel to Assyria. He settled them in Halah, along the Habor(the river of Gozan), and 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 NET Bible reads: “He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to 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 (NET): “He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to 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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