2 Chronicles 20:33 cpdv — Yet truly, he did not take away the high places, and the people still had not directed their heart to the Lord, the God…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Yet truly, he did not take away the high places, and the people still had not directed their heart to the Lord, the God of their fathers. "

— 2 Chronicles 20:33, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 20 — Context

30

And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was quiet. And God granted to him peace on all sides.

31

And so Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. And he was thirty-five years old when he had begun to reign. Then he reigned for twenty-five years in Jerusalem. And the name of his mother was Azubah, the daughter of Shilhi.

32

And he walked in the way of his father, Asa, and he did not decline from it, doing the things that were pleasing before the Lord.

33

Yet truly, he did not take away the high places, and the people still had not directed their heart to the Lord, the God of their fathers.

34

But the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, the first and the last, have been written in the words of Jehu, the son of Hanani, which he digested into the books of the kings of Israel.

35

After these things, Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, formed a friendship with Ahaziah, the king of Israel, whose works were very impious.

36

And he was a partner in the making of ships, which would go to Tarshish. And they made the fleet at Eziongeber.

2 Chronicles 20:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 20:33 say?
2 Chronicles 20:33 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Yet truly, he did not take away the high places, and the people still had not directed their heart to the Lord, the God of their fathers. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 20:33 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 20:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 33.
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 20:33.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 20:33 in?
2 Chronicles 20:33 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 20:33?
2 Chronicles 20:33 reads (CPDV): “Yet truly, he did not take away the high places, and the people still had not directed their heart to the Lord, the 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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