2 Chronicles 29:9 net — Look, our fathers died violently and our sons, daughters, and wives were carried off because of this.

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"Look, our fathers died violently and our sons, daughters, and wives were carried off because of this."

— 2 Chronicles 29:9, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 29 — Context

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For our fathers were unfaithful; they did what is evil in the sight of the LORD our God and abandoned him! They turned away from the LORD’s dwelling place and rejected him.

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They closed the doors of the temple porch and put out the lamps; they did not offer incense or burnt sacrifices in the sanctuary of the God of Israel.

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The LORD was angry at Judah and Jerusalem and made them an appalling object of horror at which people hiss out their scorn, as you can see with your own eyes.

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Look, our fathers died violently and our sons, daughters, and wives were carried off because of this.

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Now I intend to make a covenant with the LORD God of Israel, so that he may relent from his raging anger.

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My sons, do not be negligent now, for the LORD has chosen you to stand in his presence, to minister to him, to be his ministers, and offer sacrifices.”

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The following Levites prepared to carry out the king’s orders: From the Kohathites: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah;from the Merarites: Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel;from the Gershonites: Joah son of Zimmah and Eden 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 NET Bible reads: “Look, our fathers died violently and our sons, daughters, and wives were carried off because of 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 (NET): “Look, our fathers died violently and our sons, daughters, and wives were carried off because of 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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