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2 Kings 2:25-1964 bbe — From there he went to Mount Carmel, and came back from there to Samaria.

Bible in Basic English

"From there he went to Mount Carmel, and came back from there to Samaria."

— 2 Kings 2:25-1964, Bible in Basic English

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2 Kings 2 — Context

22

And the water was made sweet again to this day, as Elisha said.

23

Then from there he went up to Beth-el; and on his way, some little boys came out from the town and made sport of him, crying, Go up, old no-hair! go up, old no-hair!

24

And turning back, he saw them, and put a curse on them in the name of the Lord. And two she-bears came out of the wood and put forty-two of the children to death.

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From there he went to Mount Carmel, and came back from there to Samaria.

2 Kings 2:25-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 2:25-1964 say?
2 Kings 2:25-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “From there he went to Mount Carmel, and came back from there to Samaria.”
Where is 2 Kings 2:25-1964 in the Bible?
2 Kings 2:25-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 2, verses 25–1964.
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 2:25-1964.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 2:25-1964 in?
2 Kings 2:25-1964 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 2:25-1964?
2 Kings 2:25-1964 reads (BBE): “From there he went to Mount Carmel, and came back from there to Samaria.” 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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