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2 Kings 23:37

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Kings 23:37 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, according to all that his fathers had done.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, according to all that his fathers had done.
2 Kings 23:37 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Kings 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
34And Pharaoh-necoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the room of Josiah his father, and changed his name to Jehoiakim: but he took Jehoahaz away; and he came to Egypt, and died there.
35And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh: he exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of every one according to his taxation, to give it unto Pharaoh-necoh.
36Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and his mother`s name was Zebidah the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah.
37And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, according to all that his fathers had done.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his fathers had done.] Amon and Manasseh; (see <122332>2 Kings 23:32).”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“23:37 did what was evil: The record in the book of Jeremiah characterizes Jehoiakim as a total apostate (see Jer 22:13-23; 25:1-14; 26:20-23; 36:1-32).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he did: Jer 22:13-17, Jer 26:20-23, Jer 36:23-26, Jer 36:31; Eze 19:5-9 all that: Ch2 28:22-25, Ch2 33:4-10, Ch2 33:22, Ch2 33:23 Next: 4 Kings (2 Kings) Chapter 24”
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