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2 Chronicles 32:2

2 Chronicles 32:1 bbe — Now after these things and this true-hearted work, Sennacherib, king of Assyria, came into Judah, and put his army in p…

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"Now after these things and this true-hearted work, Sennacherib, king of Assyria, came into Judah, and put his army in position before the walled towns of Judah, designing to make his way into them by force."

— 2 Chronicles 32:1, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 32 — Context

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Now after these things and this true-hearted work, Sennacherib, king of Assyria, came into Judah, and put his army in position before the walled towns of Judah, designing to make his way into them by force.

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And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come for the purpose of fighting against Jerusalem,

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He took up with his rulers and men of war the question of stopping up the water-springs outside the town; and they gave him their support.

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So they got together a great number of people, and had all the water-springs and the stream flowing through the land stopped up, saying, Why let the kings of Assyria come and have much water?

2 Chronicles 32:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 32:1 say?
2 Chronicles 32:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now after these things and this true-hearted work, Sennacherib, king of Assyria, came into Judah, and put his army in position before the walled towns of Judah, designing to make his way into them by force.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 32:1 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 32:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 32, verse 1.
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 32:1.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 32:1 in?
2 Chronicles 32:1 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 32:1?
2 Chronicles 32:1 reads (BBE): “Now after these things and this true-hearted work, Sennacherib, king of Assyria, came into Judah, and put his army in position before the walled towns of Judah, designing to make his way into them by force.” 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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