2 Kings 21:22 nasb — So he forsook the LORD, the God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the LORD.

NASB

"So he forsook the LORD, the God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the LORD."

— 2 Kings 21:22, NASB

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2 Kings 21 — Context

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Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Meshullemeth the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah.

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

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For he walked in all the way that his father had walked, and served the idols that his father had served and worshiped them.

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So he forsook the LORD, the God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the LORD.

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The servants of Amon conspired against him and killed the king in his own house.

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

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Now the rest of the acts of Amon which he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

2 Kings 21:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 21:22 say?
2 Kings 21:22 in the NASB reads: “So he forsook the LORD, the God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the LORD.”
Where is 2 Kings 21:22 in the Bible?
2 Kings 21:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 21, verse 22.
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 21:22.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 21:22 in?
2 Kings 21:22 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 21:22?
2 Kings 21:22 reads (NASB): “So he forsook the LORD, the God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the LORD.” 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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