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2 Kings 21:23

2 Kings 21:24-1964 bbe — But the people of the land put to death all those who had taken part in the design against the king, and made Josiah hi…

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But the people of the land put to death all those who had taken part in the design against the king, and made Josiah his son king in his place.

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Now the rest of the acts which Amon did, are they not recorded in the book of the history of the kings of Judah?

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He was put in his last resting-place in the garden of Uzza, and Josiah his son became king in his place.

— 2 Kings 21:24-1964, Bible in Basic English

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    “The people of the land executed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place. The rest of Amon’s accomplishments are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah. He was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzzah, and his son Josiah replaced him as king.”

2 Kings 21 — Context

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He went in all the ways of his father, being a servant and worshipper of the false gods to which his father had been a servant;

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Turning away from the Lord, the God of his fathers, and not walking in his ways.

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And the servants of Amon made a secret design against him, and put the king to death in his house.

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But the people of the land put to death all those who had taken part in the design against the king, and made Josiah his son king in his place.

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Now the rest of the acts which Amon did, are they not recorded in the book of the history of the kings of Judah?

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He was put in his last resting-place in the garden of Uzza, and Josiah his son became king in his place.

2 Kings 21:24-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 21:24-1964 say?
2 Kings 21:24-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But the people of the land put to death all those who had taken part in the design against the king, and made Josiah his son king in his place. Now the rest of the acts which Amon did, are they not recorded in the book of the history of the kings of Judah? He was put in his last resting-place in the garden of Uzza, and Josiah his son became king in his place.”
Where is 2 Kings 21:24-1964 in the Bible?
2 Kings 21:24-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 21, verses 24–1964.
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 21:24-1964.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 21:24-1964 in?
2 Kings 21:24-1964 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 21:24-1964?
2 Kings 21:24-1964 reads (BBE): “But the people of the land put to death all those who had taken part in the design against the king, and made Josiah his son king in his place. Now the rest of the acts which Amon did, are they not recorded in the book of the history of the kings of Judah? He was put in his last resting-place in the garden of Uzza, and Josiah his son became king in his place.” 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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