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2 Kings 23:36

2 Kings 23:37 kjva — And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his fathers had done.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his fathers had done. "

— 2 Kings 23:37, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Kings 23 — Context

34

And Pharaoh–nechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the room of Josiah his father, and turned his name to Jehoiakim, and took Jehoahaz away: and he came to Egypt, and died there.

35

And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh: he exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of every one according to his taxation, to give it unto Pharaoh–nechoh.

36

Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Zebudah, the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah.

37

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his fathers had done.

2 Kings 23:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 23:37 say?
2 Kings 23:37 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his fathers had done. ”
Where is 2 Kings 23:37 in the Bible?
2 Kings 23:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 23, verse 37.
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.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 23:37 in?
2 Kings 23:37 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?
2 Kings 23:37 reads (KJVA): “And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that 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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