2 Kings 21:21 kjva — And he walked in all the way that his father walked in, and served the idols that his father served, and worshipped the…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he walked in all the way that his father walked in, and served the idols that his father served, and worshipped them:"

— 2 Kings 21:21, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Kings 21 — Context

18

And Manasseh slept with his fathers, and was buried in the garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza: and Amon his son reigned in his stead.

19

Amon was twenty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Meshullemeth, the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah.

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And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, as his father Manasseh did.

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And he walked in all the way that his father walked in, and served the idols that his father served, and worshipped them:

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And he forsook the Lord God of his fathers, and walked not in the way of the Lord.

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And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and slew the king in his own house.

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And the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.

2 Kings 21:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 21:21 say?
2 Kings 21:21 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he walked in all the way that his father walked in, and served the idols that his father served, and worshipped them:”
Where is 2 Kings 21:21 in the Bible?
2 Kings 21:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 21, verse 21.
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 21:21.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 21:21 in?
2 Kings 21:21 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 21:21?
2 Kings 21:21 reads (KJVA): “And he walked in all the way that his father walked in, and served the idols that his father served, and worshipped them:” 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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