2 Kings 25:18 web — The captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the t…

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"The captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the threshold:"

— 2 Kings 25:18, World English Bible

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2 Kings 25 — Context

15

The fire pans, and the basins, that which was of gold, in gold, and that which was of silver, in silver, the captain of the guard took away.

16

The two pillars, the one sea, and the bases, which Solomon had made for the house of Yahweh, the brass of all these vessels was without weight.

17

The height of the one pillar was eighteen cubits, and a capital of brass was on it; and the height of the capital was three cubits, with network and pomegranates on the capital around it, all of brass: and like to these had the second pillar with network.

18

The captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the threshold:

19

and out of the city he took an officer who was set over the men of war; and five men of those who saw the king's face, who were found in the city; and the scribe, the captain of the army, who mustered the people of the land; and sixty men of the people of the land, who were found in the city.

20

Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard took them, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah.

21

The king of Babylon struck them, and put them to death at Riblah in the land of Hamath. So Judah was carried away captive out of his land.

2 Kings 25:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 25:18 say?
2 Kings 25:18 in the World English Bible reads: “The captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the threshold:”
Where is 2 Kings 25:18 in the Bible?
2 Kings 25:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 25, verse 18.
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 25:18.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 25:18 in?
2 Kings 25:18 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 25:18?
2 Kings 25:18 reads (WEB): “The captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the threshold:” 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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