2 Kings 21:24 net — The people of the land executed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his…

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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."

— 2 Kings 21:24, NET Bible

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2 Kings 21 — Context

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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.

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

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

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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.

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The rest of Amon’s accomplishments are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.

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He was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzzah, and his son Josiah replaced him as king.

2 Kings 21:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 21:24 say?
2 Kings 21:24 in the NET Bible reads: “The people of the land executed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.”
Where is 2 Kings 21:24 in the Bible?
2 Kings 21:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 21, verse 24.
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.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 21:24 in?
2 Kings 21:24 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?
2 Kings 21:24 reads (NET): “The people of the land executed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah 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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