Because Judah had forsaken the LORD, the God of their fathers, judgment was executed on Joash. 20He also took with him the commanders of hundreds, the nobles, the rulers of the people, and all the people of the land, and they brought the king down from the house of the LORD and entered the royal palace through the Upper Gate. 6Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. 22Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, along with his ways and his words, are written in the Treatisee of the Prophet Iddo. 12Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah 23then may You hear from heaven and act. 19Moreover, we have prepared and consecrated all the articles that King Ahaz in his unfaithfulness cast aside during his reign. 8Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, in order to cleanse the land and the temple, Josiah sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah son of Joahaz, the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. See, I have sent you silver and gold. O LORD, You are our God. Jeroboam Forsakes the Priests and Levites. 1Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel. 14Furthermore, all the leaders of the priests and the people multiplied their unfaithful deeds, following all the abominations of the nations, and they defiled the house of the LORD, which He had consecrated in Jerusalem. But the Arameansc wounded Joram;d Second Chronicles, the companion book to 1 Chronicles, continues the history of the Hebrew people, from the reign of King Solomon to the captivity in Babylon. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense. 10He stationed all the troops, with their weapons in hand, surrounding the king by the altar and the temple, from the south side to the north side of the temple. 5She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your wordsb and wisdom is true. 6Slaughter the Passover lambs, consecrate yourselves, and make preparations for your fellow countrymen to carry out the word of the LORD given bya Moses.”. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD. 2Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? And they rose early in the morning Being confident of success, animated by what the prophet said to them: and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa; which, according to Jerom {u}, was six miles from Bethlehem, and nine from Jerusalem, some say twelve, beyond which was nothing but a desert; it was part of the wilderness of Judah: and as they went forth; How did Elijah send a letter to King Jehoram, if Elijah had already been taken to heaven? 10Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the LORD, the God of Israel, so that His fierce anger will turn away from us. To get what 2 Chronicles 7:15 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity. 8But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart. 7That night God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!”, 8Solomon replied to God: “You have shown much loving devotionb to my father David, and You have made me king in his place. 25Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horses,l which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. 14Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts. 19These were the men who served the king, besides those he stationed in the fortified cities throughout Judah.3 a Or in his early years he walked in the ways 6 b Or was exalted  or was courageous, Jehoshaphat Allies with Ahab(1 Kings 22:1–12). Does 2 Chronicles 5:14 teach slaying in the Spirit? And the LORD said, ‘These people have no master; 17Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he never prophesies good for me, but only bad?”. Jehoiachin Reigns in Judah(2 Kings 24:6–9). And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. 3“Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin 22As for the rest of the acts of Uzziah, from beginning to end, they are recorded by the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz. 18Then Jehoshaphat bowed facedown, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down before the LORD to worship Him. 14Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph’s descendants, as he stood in the midst of the assembly. 14and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven or on earth, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. 4When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the Levites took up the ark, They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance. 16So on that day the entire service of the LORD was carried out for celebrating the Passover and offering burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD, according to the command of King Josiah. 2. And one suggested this, and another that. That means one must understand 2 Chronicles 7:13 in order to understand verse 14. Then she left and returned to her own country, along with her servants. Because Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram and the wife of Jehoiada the priest, was Ahaziah’s sister, she hid Joash from Athaliah so that she could not kill him. 15And Hilkiah said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan. 24Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. 17The high places were not removed from Israel, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted all his days. Jehoiada Restores the Worship of the LORD(2 Kings 11:17–21). They entered Judah and Jerusalem and destroyed all the leaders of the people, and they sent all the plunder to their king in Damascus. 16Then he restored the altar of the LORD and sacrificed peace offerings and thank offerings on it, and he told Judah to serve the LORD, the God of Israel. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. This summary of the book of 2 Chronicles provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of 2 Chronicles. 15You have kept Your promise to Your servant, my father David. 13Then Asa and his army pursued them as far as Gerar. So he cleansed Judah and Jerusalem. 1Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him. 14not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. They were gathering the plunder for three days because there was so much. 7They also shut the doors of the portico and extinguished the lamps. 2Then Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, to the judges, and to every leader in all Israel—the heads of the families. Two of the three Old Testament examples of this distinctive expression occur in Chronicles (cf. 1 & 2 Chronicles’ roles in the Bible. 9Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields of King David that were in the house of God. 9Then Zerah the Cushite came against them with an army of 1,000,000 mena and 300 chariots, and they advanced as far as Mareshah. So Ahaziah was brought to Jehu and put to death. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornanb the Jebusite. 26But as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘As for the words that you heard, They plundered all the cities, since there was much plunder there. 36They agreed to make ships to go to Tarshish,i and these were built in Ezion-geber. 26As for the rest of the acts of Amaziah, from beginning to end, are they not written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel? 5It was a handbreadth thick,c and its rim was fashioned like the brim of a cup, like a lily blossom. They stood on their feet, facing the main room. He did not seek out the Baals, 23In the spring,a the army of Aram went to war against Joash. How then can your God deliver you from my hand? 9For behold, this is why our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and daughters and wives are in captivity. But Zedekiah stiffened his neck and hardenedh his heart against turning to the LORD, the God of Israel. 7Manasseh even took the carved image he had made and set it up in the house of God, of which God had said to David and his son Solomon, “In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will establish My Name forever. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second. Reign of Rehoboam, Solomon's son – 2 Chronicles 10:1-12:16. Summary of the Book of 2 Chronicles. 3The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide,c according to the old standard.d 25In every city of Judah he built high places to offer incense to other gods, and so he provoked the LORD, the God of his fathers. And his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. 4Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; 13Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites. So the house of the LORD was completed. Originally entitled "the words of the days" (divre hayyamim, Heb. 22In the time of his distress, King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD. 10Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin. 10So they gathered together in Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign. 10So Amaziah dismissed the troops who had come to him from Ephraim and sent them home. 9They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD. 27Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at their head, returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies. 19You have said, ‘Look, I have defeated Edom,’ and your heart has become proud and boastful. 7Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, killed Maaseiah the son of the king, Azrikam the governor of the palace, and Elkanah the second to the king. 33The high places, however, were not removed; the people had not yet set their hearts on the God of their fathers. And so he prospered.15 a Or whether large or small, Sennacherib Invades Judah(2 Kings 18:13–16; Psalm 46:1–11). 17Since there were many in the assembly who had not consecrated themselves, the Levites were in charge of slaughtering the Passover lambs for every unclean person to consecrate the lambs to the LORD. 8Were not the Cushitesc and Libyans a vast army with many chariots and horsemen? 10And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat. 14These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; 15next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000; 16and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor. 27Then the priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard their voice, and their prayer came into His holy dwelling place in heaven.2 a See Numbers 9:9–12.13 b That is, the seven-day period after the Passover during which no leaven may be eaten; see Exodus 12:14–20.21 c Or day after day, with all their strength to the LORD. 33then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. 10They were also the chief officers for King Solomon: 250 supervisors. And at sunset he died.33 a Literally Turn your hand, 1When Jehoshaphat king of Judah had returned safely to his home in Jerusalem, 14Uzziah supplied the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, armor, bows, and slingstones. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attackedb by night. For Solomon to build “I have built an house of habitation” for God, a permanent dwelling place, required that the people fully possess the land. 8When Asa heard these words and the prophecy of Azariah son of Odeda the prophet, he took courage and removed the detestable idols from the whole land of Judah and Benjamin and from the cities he had captured in the hill country of Ephraim. Chronicles appears to be largely the work of a single individual. So they turned to attack him, but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him. 17So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years, because they walked for three years in the way of David and Solomon. Who was King Uzziah in the Bible? 3And Solomon and the whole assembly went to the high place at Gibeon because it was the location of God’s Tent of Meeting, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness. 6And his heart took delightb in the ways of the LORD; furthermore, he removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah. 30Then King Hezekiah and his officials ordered the Levites to sing praises to the LORD in the words of David and of Asaph the seer. 19Nevertheless, the LORD sent prophets to bring the people back to Him and to testify against them; but they would not listen. 15And on the fourteenth day of the second month they slaughtered the Passover lamb. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD. 14And Rehoboam did evil because he did not set his heart to seek the LORD. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the administrators of the house of God, gave the priests 2,600 Passover offerings and 300 bulls. And they slaughtered the lambs and sprinkled the blood on the altar. 22So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. 9And he assembled all Judah and Benjamin, along with those from the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon who had settled among them, for great numbers had come over to him from Israel when they saw that the LORD his God was with him. 15And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.”. 19And the Levites from the Kohathites and Korahites stood up to praise the LORD, the God of Israel, shouting in a very loud voice. 13So the total wingspan of these cherubim was twenty cubits. ‘Go and do it.’, 22So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.”, 23Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?”, 24Micaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.”, 25And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son, 2 CHRONICLES Dictionary entry overview: What does 2 Chronicles mean? 9But did you not drive out the priests of the LORD, the sons of Aaron, and the Levites? 5So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought him tribute, so that he had an abundance of riches and honor. 32As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah and his deeds of loving devotion, they are indeed written in the vision of the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel. 10I will pay your servants, the woodcutters, 20,000 cors of ground wheat,d 20,000 cors of barley,e 20,000 baths of wine,f and 20,000 baths of olive oil.g”. 14Solomon accumulatedd 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, e which he went to. 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