2 Chronicles 29:9 nasb — "For behold, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for th…

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

— 2 Chronicles 29:9, NASB

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2 Chronicles 29 — Context

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"For our fathers have been unfaithful and have done evil in the sight of the LORD our God, and have forsaken Him and turned their faces away from the dwelling place of the LORD, and have turned their backs.

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"They have also shut the doors of the porch and put out the lamps, and have not burned incense or offered burnt offerings in the holy place to the God of Israel.

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"Therefore the wrath of the LORD was against Judah and Jerusalem, and He has made them an object of terror, of horror, and of hissing, as you see with your own eyes.

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"For behold, 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 the LORD God of Israel, that His burning anger may turn away from us.

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"My sons, do not be negligent now, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to minister to Him, and to 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, from the sons of the Kohathites; and from the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and from the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah;

2 Chronicles 29:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 29:9 say?
2 Chronicles 29:9 in the NASB reads: “"For behold, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 29:9 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 29:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 29, verse 9.
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 29:9.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 29:9 in?
2 Chronicles 29:9 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 29:9?
2 Chronicles 29:9 reads (NASB): “"For behold, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this.” 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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