2 Kings 8:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 8:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 8:18 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for the daughter of Ahab was his wife: and he..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 8:18 — KJV
“And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for the daughter of Ahab was his wife: and he did evil in the sight of the LORD.”
— 2 Kings 8:18 (KJV)
2 Kings 8:18 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 8:18
“And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like as did the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought that which was evil in the eyes of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 8:18: walked, way, kings
“And he walked in the way of the house of Ahab, and did evil in the sight of the LORD, as did the house of Ahab: for he was the son in law of the house of Ahab.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 8:18: walked, way, house
“And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his father, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 8:18: walked, way, israel
“And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 8:18: walked, way, israel
“And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his father, and in the way of his mother, and in the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin:”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 8:18: walked, way, israel
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