2 Chronicles 27:2 cpdv — And he did what was right before the Lord, in accord with all that his father, Uzziah, had done, except that he did not…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he did what was right before the Lord, in accord with all that his father, Uzziah, had done, except that he did not enter into the temple of the Lord, and still the people were transgressing. "

— 2 Chronicles 27:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 27 — Context

1

Jotham was twenty-five years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Jerusha, the daughter of Zadok.

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And he did what was right before the Lord, in accord with all that his father, Uzziah, had done, except that he did not enter into the temple of the Lord, and still the people were transgressing.

3

He improved the high gate of the house of the Lord. And he built many things upon the wall of Ophel.

4

Also, he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and fortresses and towers in the forests.

5

He fought against the king of the sons of Ammon, and he defeated them. And at that time, the sons of Ammon gave to him one hundred talents of silver, and ten thousand cor of wheat, and the same number of cor of barley. These things the sons of Ammon offered to him in the second and third year.

2 Chronicles 27:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 27:2 say?
2 Chronicles 27:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he did what was right before the Lord, in accord with all that his father, Uzziah, had done, except that he did not enter into the temple of the Lord, and still the people were transgressing. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 27:2 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 27:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 27, verse 2.
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 27:2.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 27:2 in?
2 Chronicles 27:2 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 27:2?
2 Chronicles 27:2 reads (CPDV): “And he did what was right before the Lord, in accord with all that his father, Uzziah, had done, except that he did not enter into the temple of the Lord, and still the people were transgressing. ” 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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