2 Chronicles 23:16 kjv — And Jehoiada made a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, that they should be the Lor…

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"And Jehoiada made a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, that they should be the Lord’s people."

— 2 Chronicles 23:16, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 23 — Context

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And she looked, and, behold, the king stood at his pillar at the entering in, and the princes and the trumpets by the king: and all the people of the land rejoiced, and sounded with trumpets, also the singers with instruments of musick, and such as taught to sing praise. Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and said, Treason, Treason.

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Then Jehoiada the priest brought out the captains of hundreds that were set over the host, and said unto them, Have her forth of the ranges: and whoso followeth her, let him be slain with the sword. For the priest said, Slay her not in the house of the Lord.

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So they laid hands on her; and when she was come to the entering of the horse gate by the king’s house, they slew her there.

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And Jehoiada made a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, that they should be the Lord’s people.

17

Then all the people went to the house of Baal, and brake it down, and brake his altars and his images in pieces, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars.

18

Also Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the Lord by the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of the Lord, to offer the burnt offerings of the Lord, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, as it was ordained by David.

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And he set the porters at the gates of the house of the Lord, that none which was unclean in any thing should enter in.

2 Chronicles 23:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 23:16 say?
2 Chronicles 23:16 in the King James Version reads: “And Jehoiada made a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, that they should be the Lord’s people.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 23:16 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 23:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 23, 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 23:16.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 23:16 in?
2 Chronicles 23:16 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 23:16?
2 Chronicles 23:16 reads (KJV): “And Jehoiada made a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, that they should be the Lord’s people.” 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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