2 Chronicles 24:19 akjv — Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again to the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give…

American King James Version

"Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again to the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear. "

— 2 Chronicles 24:19, American King James Version

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2 Chronicles 24 — Context

16

And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, both toward God, and toward his house.

17

Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king listened to them.

18

And they left the house of the LORD God of their fathers, and served groves and idols: and wrath came on Judah and Jerusalem for this their trespass.

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Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again to the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear.

20

And the Spirit of God came on Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said to them, Thus says God, Why transgress you the commandments of the LORD, that you cannot prosper? because you have forsaken the LORD, he has also forsaken you.

21

And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of the LORD.

22

Thus Joash the king remembered not the kindness which Jehoiada his father had done to him, but slew his son. And when he died, he said, The LORD look on it, and require it. ¶

2 Chronicles 24:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 24:19 say?
2 Chronicles 24:19 in the American King James Version reads: “Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again to the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 24:19 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 24:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 24, 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 24:19.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 24:19 in?
2 Chronicles 24:19 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 24:19?
2 Chronicles 24:19 reads (AKJV): “Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again to the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear. ” 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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