2 Chronicles 12:14 asv — And he did that which was evil, because he set not his heart to seek Jehovah.

American Standard Version

"And he did that which was evil, because he set not his heart to seek Jehovah. "

— 2 Chronicles 12:14, American Standard Version

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2 Chronicles 12 — Context

11

And it was so, that, as oft as the king entered into the house of Jehovah, the guard came and bare them, and brought them back into the guard-chamber.

12

And when he humbled himself, the wrath of Jehovah turned from him, so as not to destroy him altogether: and moreover in Judah there were good things found.

13

So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned: for Rehoboam was forty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which Jehovah had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there: and his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonitess.

14

And he did that which was evil, because he set not his heart to seek Jehovah.

15

Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, are they not written in the histories of Shemaiah the prophet and of Iddo the seer, after the manner of genealogies? And there were wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually.

16

And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David: and Abijah his son reigned in his stead.

2 Chronicles 12:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 12:14 say?
2 Chronicles 12:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he did that which was evil, because he set not his heart to seek Jehovah. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 12:14 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 12:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 12, verse 14.
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 12:14.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 12:14 in?
2 Chronicles 12:14 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 12:14?
2 Chronicles 12:14 reads (ASV): “And he did that which was evil, because he set not his heart to seek Jehovah. ” 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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