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2 Kings 7:19

2 Kings 7:20-1964 bbe — And such was his fate; for he was crushed to death under the feet of the people, in the doorway into the town.

Bible in Basic English

"And such was his fate; for he was crushed to death under the feet of the people, in the doorway into the town."

— 2 Kings 7:20-1964, Bible in Basic English

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2 Kings 7 — Context

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And the king gave authority to that captain, on whose arm he was supported, to have control over the doorway into the town; but he was crushed to death there under the feet of the people, as the man of God had said when the king went down to him.

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So the words of the man of God came true, which he said to the king: Two measures of barley will be offered for the price of a shekel and a measure of good meal for a shekel, tomorrow about this time in the market-place of Samaria.

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And that captain said to the man of God, Even if the Lord made windows in heaven, would such a thing be possible? And he said to him, Your eyes will see it, but you will not have a taste of the food.

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And such was his fate; for he was crushed to death under the feet of the people, in the doorway into the town.

2 Kings 7:20-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 7:20-1964 say?
2 Kings 7:20-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And such was his fate; for he was crushed to death under the feet of the people, in the doorway into the town.”
Where is 2 Kings 7:20-1964 in the Bible?
2 Kings 7:20-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 7, verses 20–1964.
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 7:20-1964.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 7:20-1964 in?
2 Kings 7:20-1964 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 7:20-1964?
2 Kings 7:20-1964 reads (BBE): “And such was his fate; for he was crushed to death under the feet of the people, in the doorway into the town.” 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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