2 Chronicles 29:20 web — Then Hezekiah the king arose early, and gathered the princes of the city, and went up to the house of Yahweh.

World English Bible

"Then Hezekiah the king arose early, and gathered the princes of the city, and went up to the house of Yahweh."

— 2 Chronicles 29:20, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 29 — Context

17

Now they began on the first [day] of the first month to sanctify, and on the eighth day of the month came they to the porch of Yahweh; and they sanctified the house of Yahweh in eight days: and on the sixteenth day of the first month they made an end.

18

Then they went in to Hezekiah the king within [the palace], and said, "We have cleansed all the house of Yahweh, and the altar of burnt offering, with all its vessels, and the table of show bread, with all its vessels.

19

Moreover all the vessels, which king Ahaz in his reign did cast away when he trespassed, have we prepared and sanctified; and behold, they are before the altar of Yahweh."

20

Then Hezekiah the king arose early, and gathered the princes of the city, and went up to the house of Yahweh.

21

They brought seven bulls, and seven rams, and seven lambs, and seven male goats, for a sin offering for the kingdom and for the sanctuary and for Judah. He commanded the priests the sons of Aaron to offer them on the altar of Yahweh.

22

So they killed the bulls, and the priests received the blood, and sprinkled it on the altar: and they killed the rams, and sprinkled the blood on the altar: they killed also the lambs, and sprinkled the blood on the altar.

23

They brought near the male goats for the sin offering before the king and the assembly; and they laid their hands on them:

2 Chronicles 29:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 29:20 say?
2 Chronicles 29:20 in the World English Bible reads: “Then Hezekiah the king arose early, and gathered the princes of the city, and went up to the house of Yahweh.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 29:20 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 29:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 29, verse 20.
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 29:20.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 29:20 in?
2 Chronicles 29:20 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 29:20?
2 Chronicles 29:20 reads (WEB): “Then Hezekiah the king arose early, and gathered the princes of the city, and went up to the house of Yahweh.” 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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