2 Kings 25:14 net — They also took the pots, shovels, trimming shears, pans, and all the bronze utensils used by the priests.

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"They also took the pots, shovels, trimming shears, pans, and all the bronze utensils used by the priests."

— 2 Kings 25:14, NET Bible

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2 Kings 25 — Context

11

Nebuzaradan, the captain of the royal guard, deported the rest of the people who were left in the city, those who had deserted to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the craftsmen.

12

But he left behind some of the poor of the land and gave them fields and vineyards.

13

The Babylonians broke the two bronze pillars in the LORD’s temple, as well as the movable stands and the big bronze basin called“The Sea.” They took the bronze to Babylon.

14

They also took the pots, shovels, trimming shears, pans, and all the bronze utensils used by the priests.

15

The captain of the royal guard took the golden and silver censers and basins.

16

The bronze of the items that King Solomon made for the LORD’s temple– including the two pillars, the big bronze basin called“The Sea,” the twelve bronze bulls under“The Sea,” and the movable stands– was too heavy to be weighed.

17

Each of the pillars was about twenty-seven feet high. The bronze top of one pillar was about four and a half feet high and had bronze latticework and pomegranate shaped ornaments all around it. The second pillar with its latticework was like it.

2 Kings 25:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 25:14 say?
2 Kings 25:14 in the NET Bible reads: “They also took the pots, shovels, trimming shears, pans, and all the bronze utensils used by the priests.”
Where is 2 Kings 25:14 in the Bible?
2 Kings 25:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 25, verse 14.
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 25:14.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 25:14 in?
2 Kings 25:14 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 25:14?
2 Kings 25:14 reads (NET): “They also took the pots, shovels, trimming shears, pans, and all the bronze utensils used by the priests.” 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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