2 Kings 24:9 cpdv — And he did evil before the Lord, in accord with all that his father had done.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he did evil before the Lord, in accord with all that his father had done. "

— 2 Kings 24:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 24 — Context

6

And Jehoiachin, his son, reigned in his place.

7

And the king of Egypt no longer continued to go out from his own land. For the king of Babylon had taken all that had belonged to the king of Egypt, from the river of Egypt as far as the river Euphrates.

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Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for three months in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan, from Jerusalem.

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And he did evil before the Lord, in accord with all that his father had done.

10

At that time, the servants of Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, ascended against Jerusalem. And the city was encircled with fortifications.

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And Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, went to the city, with his servants, so that he might fight against it.

12

And Jehoiachin, the king of Judah, went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his leaders, and his eunuchs. And the king of Babylon received him, in the eighth year of his reign.

2 Kings 24:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 24:9 say?
2 Kings 24:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he did evil before the Lord, in accord with all that his father had done. ”
Where is 2 Kings 24:9 in the Bible?
2 Kings 24:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 24, verse 9.
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 24:9.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 24:9 in?
2 Kings 24:9 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 24:9?
2 Kings 24:9 reads (CPDV): “And he did evil before the Lord, in accord with all that his father 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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