2 Kings 21:22

2 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 21

“And he forsook the LORD God of his fathers, and walked not in the way of the LORD.”2 Kings 21:22

What Does 2 Kings 21:22 Mean?

2 Kings 21:22 is found in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 21, verse 22 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (8)

These passages are connected to 2 Kings 21:22 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Kings 11:33“Because that they have forsaken me, and have worshipped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the children of Ammon, and have not walked in my ways, to do that which is right in mine eyes, and to keep my statutes and my judgments, as did David his father.”2 Kings 22:17“Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands; therefore my wrath shall be kindled against this place, and shall not be quenched.”1 Chronicles 28:9“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”Deuteronomy 32:15“But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.”Jeremiah 2:13“For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.”Ezekiel 11:12“And ye shall know that I am the LORD: for ye have not walked in my statutes, neither executed my judgments, but have done after the manners of the heathen that are round about you.”Jonah 2:8“They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.”Acts 22:14“And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.”

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