2 Chronicles 23:17 net — All the people went and demolished the temple of Baal. They smashed its altars and idols. They killed Mattan the priest…

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"All the people went and demolished the temple of Baal. They smashed its altars and idols. They killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars."

— 2 Chronicles 23:17, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 23 — Context

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Jehoiada the priest sent out the officers of the units of hundreds, who were in charge of the army, and ordered them,“Bring her outside the temple to the guards. Put the sword to anyone who follows her.” The priest gave this order because he had decided she should not be executed in the LORD’s temple.

15

They seized her and took her into the precincts of the royal palace through the horses’ entrance. There they executed her.

16

Jehoiada then drew up a covenant stipulating that he, all the people, and the king should be loyal to the LORD.

17

All the people went and demolished the temple of Baal. They smashed its altars and idols. They killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars.

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Jehoiada then assigned the duties of the LORD’s temple to the priests, the Levites whom David had assigned to the LORD’s temple. They were responsible for offering burnt sacrifices to the LORD with joy and music, according to the law of Moses and the edict of David.

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He posted guards at the gates of the LORD’s temple, so no one who was ceremonially unclean in any way could enter.

20

He summoned the officers of the units of hundreds, the nobles, the rulers of the people, and all the people of the land, and he then led the king down from the LORD’s temple. They entered the royal palace through the Upper Gate and seated the king on the royal throne.

2 Chronicles 23:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 23:17 say?
2 Chronicles 23:17 in the NET Bible reads: “All the people went and demolished the temple of Baal. They smashed its altars and idols. They killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 23:17 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 23:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 23, verse 17.
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 23:17.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 23:17 in?
2 Chronicles 23:17 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 23:17?
2 Chronicles 23:17 reads (NET): “All the people went and demolished the temple of Baal. They smashed its altars and idols. They killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars.” 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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