2 Kings 21:21 net — He followed in the footsteps of his father and worshiped and bowed down to the disgusting idols which his father had wo…

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"He followed in the footsteps of his father and worshiped and bowed down to the disgusting idols which his father had worshiped."

— 2 Kings 21:21, NET Bible

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2 Kings 21 — Context

18

Manasseh passed away and was buried in his palace garden, the garden of Uzzah, and his son Amon replaced him as king.

19

Amon’s Reign over Judah Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned for two years in Jerusalem. His mother was Meshullemeth, the daughter of Haruz, from Jotbah.

20

He did evil in the sight of the LORD, just like his father Manasseh had done.

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He followed in the footsteps of his father and worshiped and bowed down to the disgusting idols which his father had worshiped.

22

He abandoned the LORD God of his ancestors and did not follow the LORD’s instructions.

23

Amon’s servants conspired against him and killed the king in his palace.

24

The people of the land executed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.

2 Kings 21:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 21:21 say?
2 Kings 21:21 in the NET Bible reads: “He followed in the footsteps of his father and worshiped and bowed down to the disgusting idols which his father had worshiped.”
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 (NET): “He followed in the footsteps of his father and worshiped and bowed down to the disgusting idols which his father had worshiped.” 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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