2 Chronicles 24:18 nasb — They abandoned the house of the LORD, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherim and the idols; so wrath came upo…

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"They abandoned the house of the LORD, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherim and the idols; so wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this their guilt."

— 2 Chronicles 24:18, NASB

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2 Chronicles 24 — Context

15

Now when Jehoiada reached a ripe old age he died; he was one hundred and thirty years old at his death.

16

They buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done well in Israel and to God and His house.

17

But after the death of Jehoiada the officials of Judah came and bowed down to the king, and the king listened to them.

18

They abandoned the house of the LORD, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherim and the idols; so wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this their guilt.

19

Yet He sent prophets to them to bring them back to the LORD; though they testified against them, they would not listen.

20

Then the Spirit of God came on Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest; and he stood above the people and said to them, "Thus God has said, 'Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD and do not prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has also forsaken you.'"

21

So they conspired against him and at the command of the king they stoned him to death in the court 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 NASB reads: “They abandoned the house of the LORD, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherim and the idols; so wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this their guilt.”
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 (NASB): “They abandoned the house of the LORD, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherim and the idols; so wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this their guilt.” 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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