2 Chronicles 24:18 cpdv — And they abandoned the temple of the Lord, the God of their fathers, and they served sacred groves and graven images. A…

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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. "

— 2 Chronicles 24:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 24 — Context

15

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

16

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

17

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.

20

And so the Spirit of God clothed Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada the priest. And he stood in the sight of the people, and he said to them: “Thus says the Lord God: Why have you transgressed the precept of the Lord, though it was not to your benefit, and why have you abandoned the Lord, so that he would then abandon you?”

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And gathering together against him, they stoned him, beside the place of the king, in the atrium of the house of the Lord.

2 Chronicles 24:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 24:18 say?
2 Chronicles 24:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 24:18 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 24:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 24, verse 18.
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 24:18.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 24:18 in?
2 Chronicles 24:18 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 24:18?
2 Chronicles 24:18 reads (CPDV): “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. ” 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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