2 Kings 21:22
2 Kings 21:22 in Multiple Translations
He abandoned the LORD, the God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the LORD.
And he forsook the LORD God of his fathers, and walked not in the way of the LORD.
and he forsook Jehovah, the God of his fathers, and walked not in the way of Jehovah.
Turning away from the Lord, the God of his fathers, and not walking in his ways.
He rejected the Lord, the God of his forefathers, and did not follow the way of the Lord.
And he forsooke the Lord God of his fathers, and walked not in the way of the Lord.
and forsaketh Jehovah, God of his fathers, and hath not walked in the way of Jehovah.
and he abandoned the LORD, the God of his fathers, and didn’t walk in the way of the LORD.
And he forsook the LORD God of his fathers, and walked not in the way of the LORD.
And forsook the Lord the God of his fathers, and walked not in the way of the Lord.
He abandoned Yahweh, the God whom his ancestors had worshiped, and did not behave as Yahweh wanted him to.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Kings 21:22
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2 Kings 21:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּעֲזֹ֕ב
אֶת
יְהוָ֖ה
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
אֲבֹתָ֑י/ו
וְ/לֹ֥א
הָלַ֖ךְ
בְּ/דֶ֥רֶךְ
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יַּעֲזֹ֕ב
ʻâzab
H5800
Forsaken
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
אֲבֹתָ֑י/ו
ʼâb
H1
father
N-mp | Suff
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
הָלַ֖ךְ
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בְּ/דֶ֥רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
Prep | N-cs
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 21:22
וַ/יַּעֲזֹ֕ב
ʻâzab
H5800
"Forsaken"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
Forsaken means to loosen or relinquish something, often implying abandonment. In the Bible, the word appears in Psalm 22:1, where David cries out to God, saying my God, why have you forsaken me. The term signifies a sense of desperation and isolation.
Definition: This name means to restore, repair Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 206 OT verses. KJV: commit self, fail, forsake, fortify, help, leave (destitute, off), refuse, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:24; Nehemiah 5:10; Psalms 9:11.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אֲבֹתָ֑י/ו
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-mp | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
הָלַ֖ךְ
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
בְּ/דֶ֥רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
Prep | N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 21:22
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Context — Amon Reigns in Judah
20And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done.
21He walked in all the ways of his father, and he served and worshiped the idols his father had served.
22He abandoned the LORD, the God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the LORD.
23Then the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed the king in his palace. 24But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 22:17 | because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be kindled against this place and will not be quenched.’ |
| 2 | 1 Kings 11:33 | For they have forsaken Me to worship Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the Ammonites. They have not walked in My ways, nor done what is right in My eyes, nor kept My statutes and judgments, as Solomon’s father David did. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 28:9 | As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 32:15 | But Jeshurun grew fat and kicked— becoming fat, bloated, and gorged. He abandoned the God who made him and scorned the Rock of his salvation. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 2:13 | “For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living water, and they have dug their own cisterns— broken cisterns that cannot hold water. |
| 6 | Jonah 2:8 | Those who cling to worthless idols forsake His loving devotion. |
2 Kings 21:22 Summary
This verse, 2 Kings 21:22, tells us that Amon abandoned the Lord, the God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the Lord. This means he stopped following God's ways and started doing what he wanted instead. We can learn from Amon's mistake by remembering to always put God first and follow His commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37-38. By doing so, we can avoid abandoning the Lord and instead walk in His ways, just like it says in Psalm 119:105.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to abandon the Lord?
Abandoning the Lord means turning away from Him and no longer following His ways, as seen in 2 Kings 21:22, which is similar to what is described in Psalm 44:23 and Jeremiah 2:13.
Why did Amon abandon the God of his fathers?
The Bible doesn't explicitly state why Amon abandoned the God of his fathers, but it does say he walked in all the ways of his father Manasseh, who also did evil in the sight of the Lord, as seen in 2 Kings 21:20-21.
What are the consequences of abandoning the Lord?
The consequences of abandoning the Lord can be severe, as seen in the case of Amon, who was killed by his servants, as described in 2 Kings 21:23, and also as warned in Deuteronomy 28:15 and 2 Chronicles 7:19-20.
Can someone who has abandoned the Lord still return to Him?
Yes, it is possible for someone who has abandoned the Lord to still return to Him, as seen in the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32, and also as promised in 1 John 1:9 and Jeremiah 3:12-13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be abandoning the Lord in my own life, and how can I return to Him?
- How can I ensure that I am walking in the way of the Lord, as opposed to following my own ways or the ways of the world?
- What are some idols in my life that I may be serving or worshiping, instead of the one true God?
- How can I prioritize my relationship with the Lord and make sure I am not abandoning Him in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 21:22
And he forsook the Lord God of his fathers,.... Of David, Solomon, c. and walked not in the way of the Lord prescribed by him in his law for the worship of him.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:22
2 Kings 21:22 And he forsook the LORD God of his fathers, and walked not in the way of the LORD.Ver. 22. And he forsook the Lord.] Though he had been better taught by his father, who had repented, likely, before Amon was born.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:22
(22) And he forsook the Lord . . .—And he forsook Jehovah, the God of his fathers; abandoned his worship altogether, and gave himself up to foreign superstitions which his father had introduced. It is noteworthy that the long reign of Manasseh-Amon is described by the sacred historian simply on the side of its relation to the religion of Israel. The astonishing corruption of worship which broke out during this period; the perverted hankering after foreign rites, which appears to have been only intensified by the restraints endured under Hezekiah; the bloody persecution of those who maintained the ancient faith; the prophetic menaces of coming retribution—such are the main points of the brief but impressive story. As usual, moral and religious license went hand in hand. The prophet Zephaniah denounces all the ruling classes of “the rebellious and polluted city;” princes and judges, prophets and priests, are involved in the same condemnation (Zephaniah 1:4-5; Zephaniah 3:1-4; comp. Micah 6:10 seq., Micah 7:2-6).
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 21:22
22. and he forsook the Lord God] The Chronicler says ‘Amon trespassed more and more.’
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Building Up Yourself - Part 1 by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher begins by reminding the audience of the words spoken by the apostles of Jesus Christ about the presence of mockers in the last days who would follow th |
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Contributions of the 1st and 2nd Awakening by Winkie Pratney | This sermon delves into the importance of surrendering our hearts to God, emphasizing the need for a perfect heart devoted to Him, exploring the concept of holiness and the obligat |
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Recovery of the Lords Name - Part 5 of 6 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for expansion and enlargement in the spiritual lives of believers. God uses tests and trials to bring about this growth and to fulfi |
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Constancy and Consistency by Joshua Daniel | In this sermon, Joshua Daniel emphasizes the importance of constancy and consistency in our walk with God. He uses the analogy of a wall clock that constantly ticks to illustrate t |
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