2 Chronicles 34:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 34:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 34:12 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the men did the work faithfully: and the overseers of them were Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites, of the sons of Mera..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 34:12 — KJV
“And the men did the work faithfully: and the overseers of them were Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to set it forward; and other of the Levites, all that could skill of instruments of musick.”
— 2 Chronicles 34:12 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 34:12 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 34:12
“Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites. Judah: also called, Hodaviah together: Heb. as one”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 34:12: men, work, levites
“And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other did set up the tabernacle against they came. the other: that is, the Gershonites and the Merarites”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 34:12: merari, kohathites, set
“And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 34:12: sons, merari, set
“And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. appointment: Heb. mouth determined: or, settled”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 34:12: men, sons, set
“Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart. expert...: or, rangers of battle, or, ranged in battle keep...: or, set the battle in array not...: Heb. without a heart and a heart”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 34:12: men, set, could
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