2 Chronicles 34:23 asv — And she said unto them, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: Tell ye the man that sent you unto me,

American Standard Version

"And she said unto them, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: Tell ye the man that sent you unto me, "

— 2 Chronicles 34:23, American Standard Version

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2 Chronicles 34 — Context

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And the king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king’s servant, saying,

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Go ye, inquire of Jehovah for me, and for them that are left in Israel and in Judah, concerning the words of the book that is found; for great is the wrath of Jehovah that is poured out upon us, because our fathers have not kept the word of Jehovah, to do according unto all that is written in this book.

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So Hilkiah, and they whom the kinghad commanded, went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tokhath, the son of Hasrah, keeper of the wardrobe (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the second quarter); and they spake to her to that effect.

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And she said unto them, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: Tell ye the man that sent you unto me,

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Thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the curses that are written in the book which they have read before the king of Judah.

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Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands; therefore is my wrath poured out upon this place, and it shall not be quenched.

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But unto the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of Jehovah, thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: As touching the words which thou hast heard,

2 Chronicles 34:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 34:23 say?
2 Chronicles 34:23 in the American Standard Version reads: “And she said unto them, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: Tell ye the man that sent you unto me, ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 34:23 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 34:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 34, verse 23.
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 34:23.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 34:23 in?
2 Chronicles 34:23 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 34:23?
2 Chronicles 34:23 reads (ASV): “And she said unto them, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: Tell ye the man that sent you unto me, ” 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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