2 Chronicles 31:20 bbe — This Hezekiah did through all Judah; he did what was good and right and true before the Lord his God.

Bible in Basic English

"This Hezekiah did through all Judah; he did what was good and right and true before the Lord his God."

— 2 Chronicles 31:20, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 31 — Context

17

And the families of the priests were listed by their fathers' names, but the Levites, of twenty years old and over, were listed in relation to their work in their divisions;

18

And in the lists were all their little ones and their wives and their sons and daughters, through all the people: they made themselves holy in the positions which they were given.

19

And as for the sons of Aaron, the priests, living in the country on the outskirts of their towns, every different town there were men, marked out by name, to give their part of the goods to all the males among the priests, and to all who were listed among the Levites.

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This Hezekiah did through all Judah; he did what was good and right and true before the Lord his God.

21

And for everything he undertook, in connection with the work of the house of God and his law and orders, he got directions from God and did it with serious purpose; and things went well for him.

2 Chronicles 31:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 31:20 say?
2 Chronicles 31:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “This Hezekiah did through all Judah; he did what was good and right and true before the Lord his God.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 31:20 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 31:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 31, verse 20.
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 31:20.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 31:20 in?
2 Chronicles 31:20 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 31:20?
2 Chronicles 31:20 reads (BBE): “This Hezekiah did through all Judah; he did what was good and right and true before the Lord his God.” 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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