2 Chronicles 24:21 kjv — And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of…

King James Version

"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."

— 2 Chronicles 24:21, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 24 — Context

18

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

19

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

20

And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the Lord, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the Lord, he hath 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 upon it, and require it.

23

And it came to pass at the end of the year, that the host of Syria came up against him: and they came to Judah and Jerusalem, and destroyed all the princes of the people from among the people, and sent all the spoil of them unto the king of Damascus.

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For the army of the Syrians came with a small company of men, and the Lord delivered a very great host into their hand, because they had forsaken the Lord God of their fathers. So they executed judgment against Joash.

2 Chronicles 24:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 24:21 say?
2 Chronicles 24:21 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 24:21 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 24:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 24, verse 21.
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 24:21.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 24:21 in?
2 Chronicles 24:21 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 24:21?
2 Chronicles 24:21 reads (KJV): “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.” 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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