2 Chronicles 24:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 24:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 24:20 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 24:20 — KJV
“And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. came...: Heb. clothed”
— 2 Chronicles 24:20 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 24:20 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 24:20
“And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 24:20: god, came, people
“Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders. arms: Heb. bosom”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 24:20: god, son, people
“Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, Because thou hast sent letters in thy name unto all the people that are at Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, and to all the priests, saying,”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 24:20: god, son, priest
“Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite, and his seed: he shall not have a man to dwell among this people; neither shall he behold the good that I will do for my people, saith the LORD; because he hath taught rebellion against the LORD. rebellion: Heb. revolt”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 24:20: people, thus, saith
“Concerning the Ammonites, thus saith the LORD; Hath Israel no sons? hath he no heir? why then doth their king inherit Gad, and his people dwell in his cities? Concerning: or, Against their king: or, Melcom”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 24:20: son, people, thus
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