2 Chronicles 7:19 net — “But if you people ever turn away from me, fail to obey the regulations and rules I instructed you to keep, and decide…

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"“But if you people ever turn away from me, fail to obey the regulations and rules I instructed you to keep, and decide to serve and worship other gods,"

— 2 Chronicles 7:19, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 7 — Context

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Now I have chosen and consecrated this temple by making it my permanent home; I will be constantly present there.

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You must serve me as your father David did. Do everything I commanded and obey my rules and regulations.

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Then I will establish your dynasty, just as I promised your father David,‘You will not fail to have a successor ruling over Israel.’

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“But if you people ever turn away from me, fail to obey the regulations and rules I instructed you to keep, and decide to serve and worship other gods,

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then I will remove you from my land I have given you, I will abandon this temple I have consecrated with my presence, and I will make you an object of mockery and ridicule among all the nations.

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As for this temple, which was once majestic, everyone who passes by it will be shocked and say,‘Why did the LORD do this to this land and this temple?’

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Others will then answer,‘Because they abandoned the LORD God of their ancestors, who led them out of Egypt. They embraced other gods whom they worshiped and served. That is why he brought all this disaster down on them.’”

2 Chronicles 7:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 7:19 say?
2 Chronicles 7:19 in the NET Bible reads: ““But if you people ever turn away from me, fail to obey the regulations and rules I instructed you to keep, and decide to serve and worship other gods,”
Where is 2 Chronicles 7:19 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 7:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 7, verse 19.
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 7:19.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 7:19 in?
2 Chronicles 7:19 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 7:19?
2 Chronicles 7:19 reads (NET): ““But if you people ever turn away from me, fail to obey the regulations and rules I instructed you to keep, and decide to serve and worship other gods,” 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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