2 Kings 9:29 cpdv — In the eleventh year of Joram, the son of Ahab, Ahaziah reigned over Judah.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"In the eleventh year of Joram, the son of Ahab, Ahaziah reigned over Judah. "

— 2 Kings 9:29, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 9 — Context

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‘Certainly, I will repay you in this field, says the Lord, for the blood of Naboth, and for the blood of his sons, which I saw yesterday, says the Lord.’ Therefore, take him now, and cast him into the field, in accord with the word of the Lord.”

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But Ahaziah, the king of Judah, seeing this, fled along the way of the garden house. And Jehu pursued him, and he said, “Strike this one also in his chariot.” And they struck him on the ascent to Gur, which is beside Ibleam. But he fled into Megiddo, and he died there.

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And his servants placed him upon his chariot, and they took him to Jerusalem. And they buried him in the sepulcher with his fathers, in the city of David.

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In the eleventh year of Joram, the son of Ahab, Ahaziah reigned over Judah.

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And Jehu went into Jezreel. But Jezebel, hearing of his arrival, painted her eyes with cosmetics, and adorned her head. And she watched through a window,

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as Jehu was entering through the gate. And she said, “Is it possible for there to be peace for Zimri, who killed his lord?”

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And Jehu lifted up his face to the window, and he said, “Who is this woman?” And two or three eunuchs bowed down before him.

2 Kings 9:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 9:29 say?
2 Kings 9:29 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “In the eleventh year of Joram, the son of Ahab, Ahaziah reigned over Judah. ”
Where is 2 Kings 9:29 in the Bible?
2 Kings 9:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 9, verse 29.
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 9:29.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 9:29 in?
2 Kings 9:29 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 9:29?
2 Kings 9:29 reads (CPDV): “In the eleventh year of Joram, the son of Ahab, Ahaziah reigned over Judah. ” 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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