2 Chronicles 23:16 nasb — Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king, that they would be the LORD'S people.

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"Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king, that they would be the LORD'S people."

— 2 Chronicles 23:16, NASB

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2 Chronicles 23 — Context

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She looked, and behold, the king was standing by his pillar at the entrance, and the captains and the trumpeters were beside the king. And all the people of the land rejoiced and blew trumpets, the singers with their musical instruments leading the praise. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and said, "Treason! Treason!"

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Jehoiada the priest brought out the captains of hundreds who were appointed over the army and said to them, "Bring her out between the ranks; and whoever follows her, put to death with the sword." For the priest said, "Let her not be put to death in the house of the LORD."

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So they seized her, and when she arrived at the entrance of the Horse Gate of the king's house, they put her to death there.

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Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king, that they would be the LORD'S people.

17

And all the people went to the house of Baal and tore it down, and they broke in pieces his altars and his images, and killed Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars.

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Moreover, Jehoiada placed the offices of the house of the LORD under the authority of the Levitical priests, whom David had assigned over 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 singing according to the order of David.

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He stationed the gatekeepers of the house of the LORD, so that no one would enter who was in any way unclean.

2 Chronicles 23:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 23:16 say?
2 Chronicles 23:16 in the NASB reads: “Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king, that they would 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 (NASB): “Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king, that they would 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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