2 Chronicles 29:10 asv — Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with Jehovah, the God of Israel, that his fierce anger may turn away from us.

American Standard Version

"Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with Jehovah, the God of Israel, that his fierce anger may turn away from us. "

— 2 Chronicles 29:10, American Standard Version

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2 Chronicles 29 — Context

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Also they have shut up the doors of the porch, and put out the lamps, and have not burned incense nor offered burnt-offerings in the holy place unto the God of Israel.

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Wherefore the wrath of Jehovah was upon Judah and Jerusalem, and he hath delivered them to be tossed to and fro, to be an astonishment, and a hissing, as ye see with your eyes.

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For, lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this.

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Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with Jehovah, the God of Israel, that his fierce anger may turn away from us.

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My sons, be not now negligent; for Jehovah hath chosen you to stand before him, to minister unto him, and that ye should be his ministers, and burn incense.

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Then the Levites arose, Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah;

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and of the sons of Elizaphan, Shimri and Jeuel; and of the sons of Asaph, Zechariah and Mattaniah;

2 Chronicles 29:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 29:10 say?
2 Chronicles 29:10 in the American Standard Version reads: “Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with Jehovah, the God of Israel, that his fierce anger may turn away from us. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 29:10 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 29:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 29, verse 10.
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 29:10.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 29:10 in?
2 Chronicles 29:10 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 29:10?
2 Chronicles 29:10 reads (ASV): “Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with Jehovah, the God of Israel, that his fierce anger may turn away from us. ” 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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