2 Kings 21:2

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 21:2

BSB

And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.

AKJV

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

CPDV

And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, in accord with the idols of the nations that the Lord destroyed before the face of the sons of Israel.

ERV

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

NHEB

He did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the nations whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

SMT

And he will do evil in the eyes of Jehovah, according to the abominations of the nations which Jehovah dispossessed from the face of the sons of Israel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 21:2

AndhedidH6213VerbthatwhichwasevilH7451inthesightH5869NounoftheLORDH3068Proper NameaftertheabominationsH8441Noun FeminineoftheheathenH1471whomtheLORDH3068Proper NamecastoutH3423Verb beforeH6440Noun MasculinethechildrenH1121Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 2 Kings 21:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Kings 21:2

Summary

Young king embraces pagan practices and idolatry

Place

Jerusalem

Event

King turns to pagan worship

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC