2 Chronicles 23:19 nasb — He stationed the gatekeepers of the house of the LORD, so that no one would enter who was in any way unclean.

NASB

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

— 2 Chronicles 23:19, NASB

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2 Chronicles 23 — Context

16

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.

18

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.

20

He took the captains of hundreds, the nobles, the rulers of the people and all the people of the land, and brought the king down from the house of the LORD, and came through the upper gate to the king's house. And they placed the king upon the royal throne.

21

So all of the people of the land rejoiced and the city was quiet. For they had put Athaliah to death with the sword.

2 Chronicles 23:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 23:19 say?
2 Chronicles 23:19 in the NASB reads: “He stationed the gatekeepers of the house of the LORD, so that no one would enter who was in any way unclean.”
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 (NASB): “He stationed the gatekeepers of the house of the LORD, so that no one would enter who was in any way unclean.” 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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