2 Kings 19:33 kjv — By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and shall not come into this city, saith the Lord.

King James Version

"By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and shall not come into this city, saith the Lord."

— 2 Kings 19:33, King James Version

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2 Kings 19 — Context

30

And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall yet again take root downward, and bear fruit upward.

31

For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the Lord of hosts shall do this.

32

Therefore thus saith the Lord concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shield, nor cast a bank against it.

33

By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and shall not come into this city, saith the Lord.

34

For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.

35

And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the Lord went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses.

36

So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and dwelt at Nineveh.

2 Kings 19:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 19:33 say?
2 Kings 19:33 in the King James Version reads: “By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and shall not come into this city, saith the Lord.”
Where is 2 Kings 19:33 in the Bible?
2 Kings 19:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 19, verse 33.
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 19:33.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 19:33 in?
2 Kings 19:33 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 19:33?
2 Kings 19:33 reads (KJV): “By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and shall not come into this city, saith 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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