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Ii Kings 12:2

Ii Kings 12:1 kjv — In the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was…

King James Version

“In the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Zibiah of Beer–sheba.”

— Ii Kings 12:1, King James Version

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Ii Kings 12 — Context

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In the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Zibiah of Beer–sheba.

2

And Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.

3

But the high places were not taken away: the people still sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places.

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And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the dedicated things that is brought into the house of the Lord, even the money of every one that passeth the account, the money that every man is set at, and all the money that cometh into any man’s heart to bring into the house of the Lord,

Ii Kings 12:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ii Kings 12:1 say?
Ii Kings 12:1 in the King James Version reads: “In the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Zibiah of Beer–sheba.”
Where is Ii Kings 12:1 in the Bible?
Ii Kings 12:1 is found in the Bible, in the book of Ii Kings, chapter 12, verse 1.
What translation should I read Ii Kings 12:1 in?
Ii Kings 12:1 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 Ii Kings 12:1?
Ii Kings 12:1 reads (KJV): “In the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Zibiah of Beer–sheba.” 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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