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2 Kings 7:19

2 Kings 7:20 web — It happened like that to him; for the people trod on him in the gate, and he died.

World English Bible

"It happened like that to him; for the people trod on him in the gate, and he died."

— 2 Kings 7:20, World English Bible

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2 Kings 7 — Context

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The king appointed the captain on whose hand he leaned to be in charge of the gate: and the people trod on him in the gate, and he died as the man of God had said, who spoke when the king came down to him.

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It happened, 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 tomorrow about this time in the gate of Samaria;"

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and that captain answered the man of God, and said, "Now, behold, if Yahweh should make windows in heaven, might such a thing be?" and he said, "Behold, you shall see it with your eyes, but shall not eat of it."

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It happened like that to him; for the people trod on him in 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 World English Bible reads: “It happened like that to him; for the people trod on him in 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 (WEB): “It happened like that to him; for the people trod on 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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