2 Chronicles 24:16 cpdv — And they buried him in the City of David, with the kings, because he had done good to Israel and to his house.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they buried him in the City of David, with the kings, because he had done good to Israel and to his house. "

— 2 Chronicles 24:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 24 — Context

13

And those who were hired were working industriously. And the breach in the walls was healed by their hands. And they returned the house of the Lord to a pristine state. And they caused it stand firm.

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And when they had completed all the works, they brought the remaining part of the money before the king and Jehoiada. And from it, the vessels of the temple were made, for the ministry and for the holocausts, including bowls and other vessels of gold and silver. And holocausts were being offered in the house of the Lord continually, during all the days of Jehoiada.

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But Jehoiada was old and full of days. And he died when he was one hundred thirty years old.

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And they buried him in the City of David, with the kings, because he had done good to Israel and to his house.

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Then, after Jehoiada passed away, the leaders of Judah entered and reverenced the king. And he was enticed by their obsequiousness, and so he acquiesced to them.

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And they abandoned the temple of the Lord, the God of their fathers, and they served sacred groves and graven images. And wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem because of this sin.

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And he sent prophets to them, so that they might return to the Lord. And though they were offering testimony, they were not willing to listen to them.

2 Chronicles 24:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 24:16 say?
2 Chronicles 24:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they buried him in the City of David, with the kings, because he had done good to Israel and to his house. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 24:16 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 24:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 24, 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 24:16.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 24:16 in?
2 Chronicles 24:16 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 24:16?
2 Chronicles 24:16 reads (CPDV): “And they buried him in the City of David, with the kings, because he had done good to Israel and to his house. ” 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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