2 Kings 15:12
This was the word of the Lord which he spake unto Jehu, saying, Thy sons shall sit on the throne of Israel unto the fourth generation. And so it came to pass.
Context
This verse from 2 Kings Chapter 15 connects to 10 cross-references. A series of Israelite kings are described in rapid succession, all doing evil: Zechariah reigns only six months before Shallum assassinates him, fulfilling the word to Jehu; Shallum reigns one month before Menahem kills him; Menahem pays Assyrian tribute to …
Other Translations
This was the word of Jehovah which he spake unto Jehu, saying, Thy sons to the fourth generation shall sit upon the throne of Israel. And so it came to pass.
It <FI>is<Fi> the word of Jehovah that He spake unto Jehu, saying, `Sons of the fourth <FI>generation<Fi> do sit for thee on the throne of Israel;' and it is so.
This was what the Lord had said to Jehu, Your sons to the fourth generation will be kings of Israel. And so it came about.
Cross References
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