2 Kings 9:29 kjv — And in the eleventh year of Joram the son of Ahab began Ahaziah to reign over Judah.

King James Version

"And in the eleventh year of Joram the son of Ahab began Ahaziah to reign over Judah."

— 2 Kings 9:29, King James Version

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2 Kings 9 — Context

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Surely I have seen yesterday the blood of Naboth, and the blood of his sons, saith the Lord; and I will requite thee in this plat, saith the Lord. Now therefore take and cast him into the plat of ground, according to the word of the Lord.

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But when Ahaziah the king of Judah saw this, he fled by the way of the garden house. And Jehu followed after him, and said, Smite him also in the chariot. And they did so at the going up to Gur, which is by Ibleam. And he fled to Megiddo, and died there.

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And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of David.

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And in the eleventh year of Joram the son of Ahab began Ahaziah to reign over Judah.

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And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window.

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And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Had Zimri peace, who slew his master?

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And he lifted up his face to the window, and said, Who is on my side? who? And there looked out to him two or three eunuchs.

2 Kings 9:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 9:29 say?
2 Kings 9:29 in the King James Version reads: “And in the eleventh year of Joram the son of Ahab began Ahaziah to reign 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 (KJV): “And in the eleventh year of Joram the son of Ahab began Ahaziah to reign 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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