2 Kings 3:5 web — But it happened, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

World English Bible

"But it happened, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel."

— 2 Kings 3:5, World English Bible

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2 Kings 3 — Context

2

He did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, but not like his father, and like his mother; for he put away the pillar of Baal that his father had made.

3

Nevertheless he held to the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, with which he made Israel to sin; he didn't depart from it.

4

Now Mesha king of Moab was a sheep breeder; and he rendered to the king of Israel the wool of one hundred thousand lambs, and of one hundred thousand rams.

5

But it happened, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

6

King Jehoram went out of Samaria at that time, and mustered all Israel.

7

He went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, "The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me against Moab to battle?" He said, "I will go up. I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses."

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He said, "Which way shall we go up?" He answered, "The way of the wilderness of Edom."

2 Kings 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 3:5 say?
2 Kings 3:5 in the World English Bible reads: “But it happened, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.”
Where is 2 Kings 3:5 in the Bible?
2 Kings 3:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 3, verse 5.
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 3:5.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 3:5 in?
2 Kings 3:5 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 3:5?
2 Kings 3:5 reads (WEB): “But it happened, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.” 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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