2 Chronicles 32:19 nasb — They spoke of the God of Jerusalem as of the gods of the peoples of the earth, the work of men's hands.

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"They spoke of the God of Jerusalem as of the gods of the peoples of the earth, the work of men's hands."

— 2 Chronicles 32:19, NASB

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2 Chronicles 32 — Context

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His servants spoke further against the LORD God and against His servant Hezekiah.

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He also wrote letters to insult the LORD God of Israel, and to speak against Him, saying, "As the gods of the nations of the lands have not delivered their people from my hand, so the God of Hezekiah will not deliver His people from my hand."

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They called this out with a loud voice in the language of Judah to the people of Jerusalem who were on the wall, to frighten and terrify them, so that they might take the city.

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They spoke of the God of Jerusalem as of the gods of the peoples of the earth, the work of men's hands.

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But King Hezekiah and Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, prayed about this and cried out to heaven.

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And the LORD sent an angel who destroyed every mighty warrior, commander and officer in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned in shame to his own land. And when he had entered the temple of his god, some of his own children killed him there with the sword.

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So the LORD saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria and from the hand of all others, and guided them on every side.

2 Chronicles 32:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 32:19 say?
2 Chronicles 32:19 in the NASB reads: “They spoke of the God of Jerusalem as of the gods of the peoples of the earth, the work of men's hands.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 32:19 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 32:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 32, verse 19.
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 32:19.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 32:19 in?
2 Chronicles 32:19 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 32:19?
2 Chronicles 32:19 reads (NASB): “They spoke of the God of Jerusalem as of the gods of the peoples of the earth, the work of men's hands.” 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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