New English Translation
2 Chronicles 24:19
19The Lord sent prophets among them to lead them back to him. They warned the people, but they would not pay attention.
2 Chronicles 24:19 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again unto the Lord; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear.
- New International Version (NIV)Although the Lord sent prophets to the people to bring them back to him, and though they testified against them, they would not listen.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Yet he sent prophets among them to bring them back to the Lord. These testified against them, but they would not pay attention.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Yet He sent prophets to them, to bring them back to the Lord; and they testified against them, but they would not listen.
Context of 2 Chronicles 24:19
17After Jehoiada died, the officials of Judah visited the king and declared their loyalty to him. The king listened to their advice. 18They abandoned the temple of the Lord God of their ancestors, and worshiped the Asherah poles and idols. Because of this sinful activity, God was angry with Judah and Jerusalem. The Lord sent prophets among them to lead them back to him. They warned the people, but they would not pay attention. 20God’s Spirit energized Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood up before the people and said to them, “This is what God says: ‘Why are you violating the commands of the Lord? You will not be prosperous! Because you have rejected the Lord, he has rejected you!’” 21They plotted against him and by royal decree stoned him to death in the courtyard of the Lord’s temple.
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וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח בָּהֶם֙ נְבִאִ֔ים לַהֲשִׁיבָ֖ם אֶל־יְהוָ֑ה וַיָּעִ֥ידוּ בָ֖ם וְלֹ֥א הֶאֱזִֽינוּ׃ סRead the interlinear
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Cross-references for 2 Chronicles 24:19
- 2 Chronicles 36:15The Lord God of their ancestors continually warned them through his messengers, for he felt compassion for his people and his dwelling place.
- 2 Kings 17:13The Lord solemnly warned Israel and Judah through all his prophets and all the seers, “Turn back from your evil ways; obey my commandments and rules that are recorded in the law. I ordered your ancestors to keep this law and sent my servants the prophets to remind you of its demands.”
- Nehemiah 9:26“Nonetheless they grew disobedient and rebelled against you; they disregarded your law. They killed your prophets who had solemnly admonished them in order to cause them to return to you. They committed atrocious blasphemies.
- Jeremiah 7:25From the time your ancestors departed the land of Egypt until now, I sent my servants the prophets to you again and again, day after day.
- Jeremiah 25:4Over and over again the Lord has sent his servants the prophets to you. But you have not listened or paid attention.
- Jeremiah 44:4I sent my servants the prophets to you people over and over again warning you not to do this disgusting thing I hate.
- Luke 11:47Woe to you! You build the tombs of the prophets whom your ancestors killed.
- Luke 16:31He replied to him, ‘If they do not respond to Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’”
- Luke 20:9Then he began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, leased it to tenant farmers, and went on a journey for a long time.
- Psalms 95:7For he is our God; we are the people of his pasture, the sheep he owns. Today, if only you would obey him!
- Isaiah 28:23Pay attention and listen to my message! Be attentive and listen to what I have to say!
- Isaiah 42:23Who among you will pay attention to this? Who will listen attentively in the future?
- Isaiah 51:4Pay attention to me, my people! Listen to me, my people! For I will issue a decree, I will make my justice a light to the nations.
- Isaiah 55:3Pay attention and come to me! Listen, so you can live! Then I will make an unconditional covenantal promise to you, just like the reliable covenantal promises I made to David.
- Matthew 13:9The one who has ears had better listen!”
Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 24:19
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-27Verses 15-27 See what a great judgment on any prince or people, the death of godly, zealous, useful men is. See how necessary it is that we act in religion from inward principle. Then the loss of a parent, a minister, or a friend, will not be losing our religion. Often both princes and inferior people have been flattered to their ruin. True grace alone will enable a man to bring forth fruit unto the end. Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada, being filled with…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 17-2217-22. Now came the princes of Judah, and make obeisance to the king--Hitherto, while Joash occupied the throne, his uncle had held the reins of sovereign power, and by his excellent counsels had directed the young king to such measures as were calculated to promote both the civil and religious interests of the country. The fervent piety, practical wisdom, and inflexible firmness of that sage counsellor exerted immense influence over all classes. But now…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 24
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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