2 Chronicles 30:12 kjv — Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the w…

King James Version

"Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the Lord."

— 2 Chronicles 30:12, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 30 — Context

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For if ye turn again unto the Lord, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the Lord your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him.

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So the posts passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh even unto Zebulun: but they laughed them to scorn, and mocked them.

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Nevertheless divers of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem.

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Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the Lord.

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And there assembled at Jerusalem much people to keep the feast of unleavened bread in the second month, a very great congregation.

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And they arose and took away the altars that were in Jerusalem, and all the altars for incense took they away, and cast them into the brook Kidron.

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Then they killed the passover on the fourteenth day of the second month: and the priests and the Levites were ashamed, and sanctified themselves, and brought in the burnt offerings into the house of the Lord.

2 Chronicles 30:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 30:12 say?
2 Chronicles 30:12 in the King James Version reads: “Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the Lord.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 30:12 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 30:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 30, verse 12.
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 30:12.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 30:12 in?
2 Chronicles 30:12 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 30:12?
2 Chronicles 30:12 reads (KJV): “Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the Lord.” 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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