2 Chronicles 36:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 36:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 36:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore he brought upon them the king of the Chaldees, who slew their young men with the sword in the house of their s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 36:17 — KJV
“Therefore he brought upon them the king of the Chaldees, who slew their young men with the sword in the house of their sanctuary, and had no compassion upon young man or maiden, old man, or him that stooped for age: he gave them all into his hand.”
— 2 Chronicles 36:17 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 36:17 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 36:17
“And they gave the money, being told, into the hands of them that did the work, that had the oversight of the house of the LORD: and they laid it out to the carpenters and builders, that wrought upon the house of the LORD, laid...: Heb. brought it forth”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 36:17: brought, house, old
“And the heathen shall know that the house of Israel went into captivity for their iniquity: because they trespassed against me, therefore hid I my face from them, and gave them into the hand of their enemies: so fell they all by the sword.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 36:17: therefore, sword, house
“And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 36:17: brought, king, house
“And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword. slew...: Heb. made him fall”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 36:17: king, slew, men
“And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 36:17: brought, men, house
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