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

World English Bible

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

— 2 Chronicles 33:4, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 33 — Context

1

Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign; and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.

2

He did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, after the abominations of the nations whom Yahweh cast out before the children of Israel.

3

For he built again the high places which Hezekiah his father had broken down; and he reared up altars for the Baals, and made Asheroth, and worshiped all the army of the sky, and served them.

4

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

5

He built altars for all the army of the sky in the two courts of the house of Yahweh.

6

He also made his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom; and he practiced sorcery, and used enchantments, and practiced sorcery, and dealt with those who had familiar spirits, and with wizards: he worked much evil in the sight of Yahweh, to provoke him to anger.

7

He set the engraved image of the idol, which he had made, in the house of God, of which God said to David and to Solomon his son, "In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, will I 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 World English Bible reads: “He built altars in the house of Yahweh, of which Yahweh 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 (WEB): “He built altars in the house of Yahweh, of which Yahweh 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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