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2 Kings 7:19

2 Kings 7:20-1953 kjv — And so it fell out unto him: for the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died.

King James Version

"And so it fell out unto him: for the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died. "

— 2 Kings 7:20-1953, King James Version

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2 Kings 7 — Context

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And the king appointed the lord on whose hand he leaned to have the charge of the gate: and the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died, as the man of God had said, who spake when the king came down to him.

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And it came to pass as the man of God had spoken to the king, saying, Two measures of barley for a shekel, and a measure of fine flour for a shekel, shall be to morrow about this time in the gate of Samaria:

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And that lord answered the man of God, and said, Now, behold, if the Lord should make windows in heaven, might such a thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof.

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And so it fell out unto him: for the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died.

2 Kings 7:20-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 7:20-1953 say?
2 Kings 7:20-1953 in the King James Version reads: “And so it fell out unto him: for the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died. ”
Where is 2 Kings 7:20-1953 in the Bible?
2 Kings 7:20-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 7, verses 20–1953.
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 7:20-1953.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 7:20-1953 in?
2 Kings 7:20-1953 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 7:20-1953?
2 Kings 7:20-1953 reads (KJV): “And so it fell out unto him: for the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died. ” 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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