2 Chronicles 34:23 bbe — And she said to them, The Lord, the God of Israel, has said, Say to the man who sent you to me,

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"And she said to them, The Lord, the God of Israel, has said, Say to the man who sent you to me,"

— 2 Chronicles 34:23, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 34 — Context

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And he gave orders to Hilkiah and to 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 and get directions from the Lord for me and for those who are still in Israel and for Judah, about the words of this book which has come to light; for great is the wrath of the Lord which has been let loose on us, because our fathers have not kept the word of the Lord or done what is recorded in this book.

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So Hilkiah, and those whom the king sent, went to Huldah the woman prophet, the wife of Shallum, the son of Tokhath, the son of Hasrah, the keeper of the robes (now she was living in Jerusalem, in the second part of the town); and they had talk with her about this thing.

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And she said to them, The Lord, the God of Israel, has said, Say to the man who sent you to me,

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These are the words of the Lord: See, I will send evil on this place and on its people, even all the curses in the book which they have been reading before the king of Judah;

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Because they have given me up, burning offerings to other gods and moving me to wrath by all the works of their hands; so my wrath is let loose on this place and will not be put out.

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But to the king of Judah who sent you to get directions from the Lord, say, This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, has said: Because you have given ear to my words,

2 Chronicles 34:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 34:23 say?
2 Chronicles 34:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And she said to them, The Lord, the God of Israel, has said, Say to the man who sent you to 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 (BBE): “And she said to them, The Lord, the God of Israel, has said, Say to the man who sent you to 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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