2 Chronicles 30:14 web — They arose and took away the altars that were in Jerusalem, and all the altars for incense took they away, and cast the…

World English Bible

"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."

— 2 Chronicles 30:14, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 30 — Context

11

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

12

Also on Judah came the hand of God to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the princes by the word of Yahweh.

13

Many people assembled at Jerusalem to keep the feast of unleavened bread in the second month, a very great assembly.

14

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.

15

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 burnt offerings into the house of Yahweh.

16

They stood in their place after their order, according to the law of Moses the man of God: the priests sprinkled the blood [which they received] of the hand of the Levites.

17

For there were many in the assembly who had not sanctified themselves: therefore the Levites were in charge of killing the Passovers for everyone who was not clean, to sanctify them to Yahweh.

2 Chronicles 30:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 30:14 say?
2 Chronicles 30:14 in the World English Bible reads: “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.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 30:14 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 30:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 30, verse 14.
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 30:14.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 30:14 in?
2 Chronicles 30:14 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 30:14?
2 Chronicles 30:14 reads (WEB): “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.” 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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