2 Kings 8:17 kjv — Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.

King James Version

"Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem."

— 2 Kings 8:17, King James Version

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2 Kings 8 — Context

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So he departed from Elisha, and came to his master; who said to him, What said Elisha to thee? And he answered, He told me that thou shouldest surely recover.

15

And it came to pass on the morrow, that he took a thick cloth, and dipped it in water, and spread it on his face, so that he died: and Hazael reigned in his stead.

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And in the fifth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel, Jehoshaphat being then king of Judah, Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah began to reign.

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Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.

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And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for the daughter of Ahab was his wife: and he did evil in the sight of the Lord.

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Yet the Lord would not destroy Judah for David his servant’s sake, as he promised him to give him alway a light, and to his children.

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In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.

2 Kings 8:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 8:17 say?
2 Kings 8:17 in the King James Version reads: “Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.”
Where is 2 Kings 8:17 in the Bible?
2 Kings 8:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 8, verse 17.
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 8:17.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 8:17 in?
2 Kings 8:17 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 8:17?
2 Kings 8:17 reads (KJV): “Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.” 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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