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2 Kings 2:24

2 Kings 2:25 kjva — And he went from thence to mount Carmel, and from thence he returned to Samaria.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he went from thence to mount Carmel, and from thence he returned to Samaria. "

— 2 Kings 2:25, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Kings 2 — Context

22

So the waters were healed unto this day, according to the saying of Elisha which he spake.

23

And he went up from thence unto Beth–el: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head.

24

And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the name of the Lord. And there came forth two she bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two children of them.

25

And he went from thence to mount Carmel, and from thence he returned to Samaria.

2 Kings 2:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 2:25 say?
2 Kings 2:25 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he went from thence to mount Carmel, and from thence he returned to Samaria. ”
Where is 2 Kings 2:25 in the Bible?
2 Kings 2:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 2, verse 25.
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.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 2:25 in?
2 Kings 2:25 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?
2 Kings 2:25 reads (KJVA): “And he went from thence to mount Carmel, and from thence he returned 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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