2 Kings 20:18 net — ‘Some of your very own descendants whom you father will be taken away and will be made eunuchs in the palace of the kin…

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"‘Some of your very own descendants whom you father will be taken away and will be made eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.’”"

— 2 Kings 20:18, NET Bible

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2 Kings 20 — Context

15

Isaiah asked,“What have they seen in your palace?” Hezekiah replied,“They have seen everything in my palace. I showed them everything in my treasuries.”

16

Isaiah said to Hezekiah,“Listen to the LORD’s message,

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‘Look, a time is coming when everything in your palace and the things your ancestors have accumulated to this day will be carried away to Babylon; nothing will be left,’ says the LORD.

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‘Some of your very own descendants whom you father will be taken away and will be made eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.’”

19

Hezekiah said to Isaiah,“The LORD’s message which you have announced is appropriate.” Then he added,“At least there will be peace and stability during my lifetime.”

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The rest of the events of Hezekiah’s reign and all his accomplishments, including how he built a pool and conduit to bring water into the city, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.

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Hezekiah passed away and his son Manasseh replaced him as king.

2 Kings 20:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 20:18 say?
2 Kings 20:18 in the NET Bible reads: “‘Some of your very own descendants whom you father will be taken away and will be made eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.’””
Where is 2 Kings 20:18 in the Bible?
2 Kings 20:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 20, verse 18.
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 20:18.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 20:18 in?
2 Kings 20:18 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 20:18?
2 Kings 20:18 reads (NET): “‘Some of your very own descendants whom you father will be taken away and will be made eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.’”” 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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