2 Chronicles 26:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 26:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 26:20 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Azariah the chief priest, and all the priests, looked upon him, and, behold, he was leprous in his forehead, and the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 26:20 — KJV
“And Azariah the chief priest, and all the priests, looked upon him, and, behold, he was leprous in his forehead, and they thrust him out from thence; yea, himself hasted also to go out, because the LORD had smitten him.”
— 2 Chronicles 26:20 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 26:20 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 26:20
“And the king said unto the footmen that stood about him, Turn, and slay the priests of the LORD; because their hand also is with David, and because they knew when he fled, and did not shew it to me. But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to fall upon the priests of the LORD. footmen: or, guard: Heb. runners”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 26:20: priest, priests, also
“Also I spake to the priests and to all this people, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Hearken not to the words of your prophets that prophesy unto you, saying, Behold, the vessels of the LORD'S house shall now shortly be brought again from Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 26:20: priest, priests, behold
“Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 26:20: chief, priest, priests
“And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood. by their...: Heb. by their hand”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 26:20: priest, priests, also
“And, behold, God himself is with us for our captain, and his priests with sounding trumpets to cry alarm against you. O children of Israel, fight ye not against the LORD God of your fathers; for ye shall not prosper.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 26:20: priest, priests, behold
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