2 Chronicles 34:5 net — He burned the bones of the pagan priests on their altars; he purified Judah and Jerusalem.

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"He burned the bones of the pagan priests on their altars; he purified Judah and Jerusalem."

— 2 Chronicles 34:5, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 34 — Context

2

He did what the LORD approved and followed in his ancestor David’s footsteps; he did not deviate to the right or the left.

3

In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, he began to seek the God of his ancestor David. In his twelfth year he began ridding Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, Asherah poles, idols, and images.

4

He ordered the altars of the Baals to be torn down, and broke the incense altars that were above them. He smashed the Asherah poles, idols and images, crushed them up and sprinkled the dust over the tombs of those who had sacrificed to them.

5

He burned the bones of the pagan priests on their altars; he purified Judah and Jerusalem.

6

In the cities of Manasseh, Ephraim, and Simeon, as far as Naphtali, and in the ruins around them,

7

he tore down the altars and Asherah poles, demolished the idols, and smashed all the incense altars throughout the land of Israel. Then he returned to Jerusalem.

8

In the eighteenth year of his reign, he continued his policy of purifying the land and the temple. He sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the city official, and Joah son of Joahaz the secretary to repair the temple of the LORD his God.

2 Chronicles 34:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 34:5 say?
2 Chronicles 34:5 in the NET Bible reads: “He burned the bones of the pagan priests on their altars; he purified Judah and Jerusalem.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 34:5 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 34:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 34, verse 5.
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 34:5.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 34:5 in?
2 Chronicles 34:5 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 34:5?
2 Chronicles 34:5 reads (NET): “He burned the bones of the pagan priests on their altars; he purified Judah and Jerusalem.” 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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