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2 Kings 24:19

2 Kings 24:20 kjva — For through the anger of the Lord it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, until he had cast them out from his presence,…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For through the anger of the Lord it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, until he had cast them out from his presence, that Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon. "

— 2 Kings 24:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Kings 24 — Context

17

And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father’s brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.

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Zedekiah was twenty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.

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

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For through the anger of the Lord it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, until he had cast them out from his presence, that Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.

2 Kings 24:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 24:20 say?
2 Kings 24:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For through the anger of the Lord it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, until he had cast them out from his presence, that Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon. ”
Where is 2 Kings 24:20 in the Bible?
2 Kings 24:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 24, verse 20.
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 24:20.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 24:20 in?
2 Kings 24:20 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 24:20?
2 Kings 24:20 reads (KJVA): “For through the anger of the Lord it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, until he had cast them out from his presence, that Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon. ” 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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