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2 Chronicles 32:2

2 Chronicles 32:1 kjva — After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamp…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself."

— 2 Chronicles 32:1, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Chronicles 32 — Context

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After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself.

2

And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem,

3

He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which were without the city: and they did help him.

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So there was gathered much people together, who stopped all the fountains, and the brook that ran through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the kings of Assyria come, and find 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 King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself.”
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 (KJVA): “After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself.” 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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