2 Chronicles 21:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 21:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 21:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 21:17 — KJV
“And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons. carried...: Heb. carried captive Jehoahaz: also called, Ahaziah, or, Azariah”
— 2 Chronicles 21:17 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 21:17 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 21:17
“And he returned to be healed in Jezreel because of the wounds which were given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab at Jezreel, because he was sick. which...: Heb. wherewith they wounded him Azariah: also called, Ahaziah, or, Jehoahaz”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 21:17: judah, king, also
“And Joab came into the house to the king, and said, Thou hast shamed this day the faces of all thy servants, which this day have saved thy life, and the lives of thy sons and of thy daughters, and the lives of thy wives, and the lives of thy concubines;”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 21:17: came, into, king
“And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob. persons: Heb. souls”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 21:17: into, substance, house
“Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. be ye...: Heb. be ye the sons of valour”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 21:17: judah, king, house
“But Jehosheba, the daughter of king Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons which were slain; and they hid him, even him and his nurse, in the bedchamber from Athaliah, so that he was not slain. Jehosheba: also called, Jehoshabeath Joash: also called, Jehoash”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 21:17: king, sons, also
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