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2 Kings 19:2

2 Kings 19:1 bbe — And on hearing it, King Hezekiah took off his robe, and put on haircloth, and went into the house of the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

"And on hearing it, King Hezekiah took off his robe, and put on haircloth, and went into the house of the Lord."

— 2 Kings 19:1, Bible in Basic English

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2 Kings 19 — Context

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And on hearing it, King Hezekiah took off his robe, and put on haircloth, and went into the house of the Lord.

2

And he sent Eliakim, who was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and the chief priests, dressed in haircloth, to Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz.

3

And they said to him, Hezekiah says, This day is a day of trouble and punishment and shame; for the children are ready to come to birth, but there is no strength to give birth to them.

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It may be that the Lord your God will give ear to the words of the Rab-shakeh, whom the king of Assyria, his master, sent to say evil things against the living God, and will make his words come to nothing: so then make your prayer for the rest of the people.

2 Kings 19:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 19:1 say?
2 Kings 19:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And on hearing it, King Hezekiah took off his robe, and put on haircloth, and went into the house of the Lord.”
Where is 2 Kings 19:1 in the Bible?
2 Kings 19:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 19, verse 1.
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 19:1.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 19:1 in?
2 Kings 19:1 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 19:1?
2 Kings 19:1 reads (BBE): “And on hearing it, King Hezekiah took off his robe, and put on haircloth, and went into the house of the Lord.” 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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