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2 Kings 7:19

2 Kings 7:20 cpdv — Therefore, it happened to him just as it had been predicted. For the people trampled him at the gate, and he died.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, it happened to him just as it had been predicted. For the people trampled him at the gate, and he died. "

— 2 Kings 7:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 7 — Context

17

Then the king stationed that leader, on whose hand he leaned, at the gate. And the crowd trampled him at the entrance of the gate. And he died, in accord with what the man of God had said when the king had descended to him.

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And this happened in accord with the word of the man of God, which he had spoken to the king, when he said: “Two measures of barley will be one silver coin, and one measure of fine wheat flour will be one silver coin, at this same time tomorrow, at the gate of Samaria.”

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Then that leader had responded to the man of God, and he had said, “Even if the Lord will open the floodgates of heaven, how can what you say possibly happen?” And he said to him, “You will see it with your own eyes, and you will not eat from it.”

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Therefore, it happened to him just as it had been predicted. For the people trampled him at the gate, and he died.

2 Kings 7:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 7:20 say?
2 Kings 7:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, it happened to him just as it had been predicted. For the people trampled him at the gate, and he died. ”
Where is 2 Kings 7:20 in the Bible?
2 Kings 7:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 7, verse 20.
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.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 7:20 in?
2 Kings 7:20 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?
2 Kings 7:20 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, it happened to him just as it had been predicted. For the people trampled him at 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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