2 Kings 24:9 kjv — And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father had done.

King James Version

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

— 2 Kings 24:9, King James Version

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2 Kings 24 — Context

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So Jehoiakim slept with his fathers: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead.

7

And the king of Egypt came not again any more out of his land: for the king of Babylon had taken from the river of Egypt unto the river Euphrates all that pertained to the king of Egypt.

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Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. And his mother’s name was Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem.

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

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At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem, and the city was besieged.

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And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came against the city, and his servants did besiege it.

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And Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his officers: and the king of Babylon took 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 King James Version reads: “And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to 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 (KJV): “And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to 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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