2 Chronicles 11:16 nasb — Those from all the tribes of Israel who set their hearts on seeking the LORD God of Israel followed them to Jerusalem,…

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"Those from all the tribes of Israel who set their hearts on seeking the LORD God of Israel followed them to Jerusalem, to sacrifice to the LORD God of their fathers."

— 2 Chronicles 11:16, NASB

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2 Chronicles 11 — Context

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Moreover, the priests and the Levites who were in all Israel stood with him from all their districts.

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For the Levites left their pasture lands and their property and came to Judah and Jerusalem, for Jeroboam and his sons had excluded them from serving as priests to the LORD.

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He set up priests of his own for the high places, for the satyrs and for the calves which he had made.

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Those from all the tribes of Israel who set their hearts on seeking the LORD God of Israel followed them to Jerusalem, to sacrifice to the LORD God of their fathers.

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They strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam the son of Solomon for three years, for they walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years.

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Then Rehoboam took as a wife Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David and of Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse,

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and she bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah and Zaham.

2 Chronicles 11:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 11:16 say?
2 Chronicles 11:16 in the NASB reads: “Those from all the tribes of Israel who set their hearts on seeking the LORD God of Israel followed them to Jerusalem, to sacrifice to the LORD God of their fathers.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 11:16 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 11:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 11, verse 16.
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 11:16.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 11:16 in?
2 Chronicles 11:16 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 11:16?
2 Chronicles 11:16 reads (NASB): “Those from all the tribes of Israel who set their hearts on seeking the LORD God of Israel followed them to Jerusalem, to sacrifice to the LORD God of their fathers.” 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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