2 Chronicles 24:8 nasb — So the king commanded, and they made a chest and set it outside by the gate of the house of the LORD.

NASB

"So the king commanded, and they made a chest and set it outside by the gate of the house of the LORD."

— 2 Chronicles 24:8, NASB

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2 Chronicles 24 — Context

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He gathered the priests and Levites and said to them, "Go out to the cities of Judah and collect money from all Israel to repair the house of your God annually, and you shall do the matter quickly." But the Levites did not act quickly.

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So the king summoned Jehoiada the chief priest and said to him, "Why have you not required the Levites to bring in from Judah and from Jerusalem the levy fixed by Moses the servant of the LORD on the congregation of Israel for the tent of the testimony?"

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For the sons of the wicked Athaliah had broken into the house of God and even used the holy things of the house of the LORD for the Baals.

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So the king commanded, and they made a chest and set it outside by the gate of the house of the LORD.

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They made a proclamation in Judah and Jerusalem to bring to the LORD the levy fixed by Moses the servant of God on Israel in the wilderness.

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All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought in their levies and dropped them into the chest until they had finished.

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It came about whenever the chest was brought in to the king's officer by the Levites, and when they saw that there was much money, then the king's scribe and the chief priest's officer would come, empty the chest, take it, and return it to its place. Thus they did daily and collected much money.

2 Chronicles 24:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 24:8 say?
2 Chronicles 24:8 in the NASB reads: “So the king commanded, and they made a chest and set it outside by the gate of the house of the LORD.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 24:8 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 24:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 24, verse 8.
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 24:8.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 24:8 in?
2 Chronicles 24:8 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 24:8?
2 Chronicles 24:8 reads (NASB): “So the king commanded, and they made a chest and set it outside by the gate 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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