2 Chronicles 30:12 net — In Judah God moved the people to unite and carry out the edict of the king and the officers in keeping with the LORD’s…

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"In Judah God moved the people to unite and carry out the edict of the king and the officers in keeping with the LORD’s message."

— 2 Chronicles 30:12, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 30 — Context

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For if you return to the LORD, your brothers and sons will be shown mercy by their captors and return to this land. The LORD your God is merciful and compassionate; he will not reject you if you return to him.”

10

The messengers journeyed from city to city through the land of Ephraim and Manasseh as far as Zebulun, but people mocked and ridiculed them.

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But some men from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem.

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In Judah God moved the people to unite and carry out the edict of the king and the officers in keeping with the LORD’s message.

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A huge crowd assembled in Jerusalem to observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread in the second month.

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They removed the altars in Jerusalem; they also removed all the incense altars and threw them into the Kidron Valley.

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They slaughtered the Passover lamb on the fourteenth day of the second month. The priests and Levites were ashamed, so they consecrated themselves and brought burnt sacrifices to the LORD’s temple.

2 Chronicles 30:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 30:12 say?
2 Chronicles 30:12 in the NET Bible reads: “In Judah God moved the people to unite and carry out the edict of the king and the officers in keeping with the LORD’s message.”
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 (NET): “In Judah God moved the people to unite and carry out the edict of the king and the officers in keeping with the LORD’s message.” 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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