2 Kings 24:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 24:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 24:18 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Zedekiah was twenty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother's..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 24:18 — KJV
“Zedekiah was twenty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.”
— 2 Kings 24:18 (KJV)
2 Kings 24:18 in Context — About the Book of 2 Kings
2 Kings races through the divided kingdom's final centuries — Elisha's double-portion miracles, kings good and evil, and finally exile to Assyria and Babylon. Yet miracles keep breaking in: floating axe heads, healed lepers, resurrection. God stays powerfully present even in national decline.
Cross-References for 2 Kings 24:18
“Zedekiah was one and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hamutal the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah. began...: Heb. reigned”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 24:18: zedekiah, twenty, one
“Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah. Jehoahaz: also called, Shallum”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 24:18: twenty, years, old
“Two and twenty years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Athaliah, the daughter of Omri king of Israel. daughter: or, granddaughter”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 24:18: twenty, one, years
“Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Zebudah, the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 24:18: twenty, years, old
“Jehoshaphat was thirty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 24:18: twenty, years, old
Pray 2 Kings 24:18
Generate a Prayer from 2 Kings 24:18
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse