2 Chronicles 33:4 nasb — He built altars in the house of the LORD of which the LORD had said, "My name shall be in Jerusalem forever."

NASB

"He built altars in the house of the LORD of which the LORD had said, "My name shall be in Jerusalem forever.""

— 2 Chronicles 33:4, NASB

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2 Chronicles 33 — Context

1

Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.

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He did evil in the sight of the LORD according to the abominations of the nations whom the LORD dispossessed before the sons of Israel.

3

For he rebuilt the high places which Hezekiah his father had broken down; he also erected altars for the Baals and made Asherim, and worshiped all the host of heaven and served them.

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He built altars in the house of the LORD of which the LORD had said, "My name shall be in Jerusalem forever."

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For he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.

6

He made his sons pass through the fire in the valley of Ben-hinnom; and he practiced witchcraft, used divination, practiced sorcery and dealt with mediums and spiritists. He did much evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger.

7

Then he put the carved image of 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 from all the tribes of Israel, I will put My name forever;

2 Chronicles 33:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 33:4 say?
2 Chronicles 33:4 in the NASB reads: “He built altars in the house of the LORD of which the LORD had said, "My name shall be in Jerusalem forever."”
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 (NASB): “He built altars in the house of the LORD of which the LORD had said, "My name shall be in Jerusalem forever."” 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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