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2 Kings 23:36

2 Kings 23:37-1964 bbe — He did evil in the eyes of the Lord as his fathers had done.

Bible in Basic English

"He did evil in the eyes of the Lord as his fathers had done."

— 2 Kings 23:37-1964, Bible in Basic English

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2 Kings 23 — Context

34

Then Pharaoh-necoh made Eliakim, the son of Josiah, king in place of Josiah his father, changing his name to Jehoiakim; but Jehoahaz he took away to Egypt, where he was till his death.

35

And Jehoiakim gave the silver and gold to Pharaoh, taxing the land by his orders to get the money; the people of the land had to give silver and gold, everyone as he was taxed, to make the payment to Pharaoh-necoh.

36

Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king; he was ruling in Jerusalem for eleven years; his mother's name was Zebidah, the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah.

37

He did evil in the eyes of the Lord as his fathers had done.

2 Kings 23:37-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 23:37-1964 say?
2 Kings 23:37-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He did evil in the eyes of the Lord as his fathers had done.”
Where is 2 Kings 23:37-1964 in the Bible?
2 Kings 23:37-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 23, verses 37–1964.
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 23:37-1964.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 23:37-1964 in?
2 Kings 23:37-1964 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 23:37-1964?
2 Kings 23:37-1964 reads (BBE): “He did evil in the eyes of the Lord as his fathers had done.” 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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