2 Chronicles 11:15 asv — and he appointed him priests for the high places, and for the he-goats, and for the calves which he had made.

American Standard Version

"and he appointed him priests for the high places, and for the he-goats, and for the calves which he had made. "

— 2 Chronicles 11:15, American Standard Version

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2 Chronicles 11 — Context

12

And in every city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong. And Judah and Benjamin belonged to him.

13

And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their border.

14

For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons cast them off, that they should not execute the priest’s office unto Jehovah;

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and he appointed him priests for the high places, and for the he-goats, and for the calves which he had made.

16

And after them, out of all the tribes of Israel, such as set their hearts to seek Jehovah, the God of Israel, came to Jerusalem to sacrifice unto Jehovah, the God of their fathers.

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So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years; for they walked three years in the way of David and Solomon.

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And Rehoboam took him a wife, Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David, and of Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;

2 Chronicles 11:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 11:15 say?
2 Chronicles 11:15 in the American Standard Version reads: “and he appointed him priests for the high places, and for the he-goats, and for the calves which he had made. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 11:15 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 11:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 11, verse 15.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 11:15.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 11:15 in?
2 Chronicles 11:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 11:15?
2 Chronicles 11:15 reads (ASV): “and he appointed him priests for the high places, and for the he-goats, and for the calves which he had made. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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