2 Chronicles 23:19 cpdv — Also, he appointed porters at the gates of the house of the Lord, so that whoever was unclean for any reason would not…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Also, he appointed porters at the gates of the house of the Lord, so that whoever was unclean for any reason would not enter. "

— 2 Chronicles 23:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 23 — Context

16

Then Jehoiada formed a covenant between himself and the entire people, and the king, so that they would be the people of the Lord.

17

And so, all the people entered into the house of Baal, and they destroyed it. And they broke apart his altars and idols. Also, they put to death Mattan, the priest of Baal, before the altars.

18

Then Jehoiada appointed overseers in the house of the Lord, under the hands of the priests and Levites, whom David had distributed to the house of the Lord so that they might offer holocausts to the Lord, just as it was written in the law of Moses, with gladness and singing, in accord with the disposition of David.

19

Also, he appointed porters at the gates of the house of the Lord, so that whoever was unclean for any reason would not enter.

20

And he took the centurions, and the most valiant men, and the leaders of the people, and all the common people of the land, and they set out to descend to the king, from the house of the Lord, and to enter through the middle of the upper gate, to the house of the king. And they placed him on the royal throne.

21

And all the people of the land were rejoicing, and the city was quieted. But Athaliah was slain with the sword.

2 Chronicles 23:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 23:19 say?
2 Chronicles 23:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Also, he appointed porters at the gates of the house of the Lord, so that whoever was unclean for any reason would not enter. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 23:19 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 23:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 23, verse 19.
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 23:19.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 23:19 in?
2 Chronicles 23:19 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 23:19?
2 Chronicles 23:19 reads (CPDV): “Also, he appointed porters at the gates of the house of the Lord, so that whoever was unclean for any reason would not enter. ” 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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