2 Chronicles 8:15 web — They didn't depart from the commandment of the king to the priests and Levites concerning any matter, or concerning the…

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"They didn't depart from the commandment of the king to the priests and Levites concerning any matter, or concerning the treasures."

— 2 Chronicles 8:15, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 8 — Context

12

Then Solomon offered burnt offerings to Yahweh on the altar of Yahweh, which he had built before the porch,

13

even as the duty of every day required, offering according to the commandment of Moses, on the Sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the set feasts, three times in the year, [even] in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tents.

14

He appointed, according to the ordinance of David his father, the divisions of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their offices, to praise, and to minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required; the doorkeepers also by their divisions at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded.

15

They didn't depart from the commandment of the king to the priests and Levites concerning any matter, or concerning the treasures.

16

Now all the work of Solomon was prepared to the day of the foundation of the house of Yahweh, and until it was finished. [So] the house of Yahweh was completed.

17

Then went Solomon to Ezion Geber, and to Eloth, on the seashore in the land of Edom.

18

Huram sent him ships and servants who had knowledge of the sea by the hands of his servants; and they came with the servants of Solomon to Ophir, and fetched from there four hundred fifty talents of gold, and brought them to king Solomon.

2 Chronicles 8:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 8:15 say?
2 Chronicles 8:15 in the World English Bible reads: “They didn't depart from the commandment of the king to the priests and Levites concerning any matter, or concerning the treasures.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 8:15 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 8:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 8, verse 15.
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 8:15.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 8:15 in?
2 Chronicles 8:15 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 8:15?
2 Chronicles 8:15 reads (WEB): “They didn't depart from the commandment of the king to the priests and Levites concerning any matter, or concerning the treasures.” 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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