2 Chronicles 35:2 net — He appointed the priests to fulfill their duties and encouraged them to carry out their service in the LORD’s temple.

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"He appointed the priests to fulfill their duties and encouraged them to carry out their service in the LORD’s temple."

— 2 Chronicles 35:2, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 35 — Context

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Josiah Observes the Passover Josiah observed a Passover festival for the LORD in Jerusalem. They slaughtered the Passover lambs on the fourteenth day of the first month.

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He appointed the priests to fulfill their duties and encouraged them to carry out their service in the LORD’s temple.

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He told the Levites, who instructed all Israel about things consecrated to the LORD,“Place the holy ark in the temple which King Solomon son of David of Israel built. Don’t carry it on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and his people Israel!

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Prepare yourselves by your families according to your divisions, as instructed in writing by King David of Israel and his son Solomon.

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Stand in the sanctuary and, together with the Levites, represent the family divisions of your countrymen.

2 Chronicles 35:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 35:2 say?
2 Chronicles 35:2 in the NET Bible reads: “He appointed the priests to fulfill their duties and encouraged them to carry out their service in the LORD’s temple.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 35:2 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 35:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 35, verse 2.
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 35:2.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 35:2 in?
2 Chronicles 35:2 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 35:2?
2 Chronicles 35:2 reads (NET): “He appointed the priests to fulfill their duties and encouraged them to carry out their service in the LORD’s temple.” 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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