2 Chronicles 33:4 kjv — Also he built altars in the house of the Lord, whereof the Lord had said, In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever.

King James Version

"Also he built altars in the house of the Lord, whereof the Lord had said, In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever."

— 2 Chronicles 33:4, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 33 — Context

1

Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:

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But did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, like unto the abominations of the heathen, whom the Lord had cast out before the children of Israel.

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For he built again the high places which Hezekiah his father had broken down, and he reared up altars for Baalim, and made groves, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them.

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Also he built altars in the house of the Lord, whereof the Lord had said, In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever.

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And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord.

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And he caused his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used enchantments, and used witchcraft, and dealt with a familiar spirit, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger.

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And he set a carved image, the idol which he had made, in the house of God, of which God had said to David and to Solomon his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen before all the tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever:

2 Chronicles 33:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 33:4 say?
2 Chronicles 33:4 in the King James Version reads: “Also he built altars in the house of the Lord, whereof the Lord had said, In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 33:4 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 33:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 33, verse 4.
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 33:4.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 33:4 in?
2 Chronicles 33:4 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 33:4?
2 Chronicles 33:4 reads (KJV): “Also he built altars in the house of the Lord, whereof the Lord had said, In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever.” 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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