"This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: " 'The LORD, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed me to build a temple for him at Jerusalem in Judah. Any of his people among you may go up, and may the LORD their God be... Continue Reading →
2 Chronicles 34:19 Reaction To God’s Word
When the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his robes. 2 Chronicles 34:18 Josiah had become king of Judah at a very young age, but had followed God his whole life. He led the nation into serving God again by removing all the false idols and temples. He had the priests repair... Continue Reading →
2 Chronicles 33:7 The Wrong Image
He took the image he had made and put it in God's temple, of which God had said to David and to his son Solomon, "In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will put my Name forever." 2 Chronicles 33:7 Manasseh had become king... Continue Reading →
2 Chronicles 32:7 A Greater Power
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him." 2 Chronicles 32:7 Sennacherib, king of Assyria, laid siege to Jerusalem and was ready to destroy the city. He ridiculed God and... Continue Reading →
2 Chronicles 31:5 Generous Giving To Worship
As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously gave the firstfruits of their grain, new wine, olive oil and honey and all that the fields produced. They brought a great amount, a tithe of everything. 2 Chronicles 31:5 Hezekiah had the temple cleaned up and consecrated to God, and all the places of... Continue Reading →
