2 Chronicles 5:4 nasb — Then all the elders of Israel came, and the Levites took up the ark.

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"Then all the elders of Israel came, and the Levites took up the ark."

— 2 Chronicles 5:4, NASB

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2 Chronicles 5 — Context

1

Thus all the work that Solomon performed for the house of the LORD was finished. And Solomon brought in the things that David his father had dedicated, even the silver and the gold and all the utensils, and put them in the treasuries of the house of God.

2

Then Solomon assembled to Jerusalem the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the fathers' households of the sons of Israel, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.

3

All the men of Israel assembled themselves to the king at the feast, that is in the seventh month.

4

Then all the elders of Israel came, and the Levites took up the ark.

5

They brought up the ark and the tent of meeting and all the holy utensils which were in the tent; the Levitical priests brought them up.

6

And King Solomon and all the congregation of Israel who were assembled with him before the ark, were sacrificing so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered.

7

Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the house, to the holy of holies, under the wings of the cherubim.

2 Chronicles 5:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 5:4 say?
2 Chronicles 5:4 in the NASB reads: “Then all the elders of Israel came, and the Levites took up the ark.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 5:4 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 5:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 5, 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 5:4.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 5:4 in?
2 Chronicles 5:4 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 5:4?
2 Chronicles 5:4 reads (NASB): “Then all the elders of Israel came, and the Levites took up the ark.” 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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