2 Chronicles 24:19
2 Chronicles 24:19 in Multiple Translations
Nevertheless, the LORD sent prophets to bring the people back to Him and to testify against them; but they would not listen.
Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again unto the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear.
Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again unto Jehovah; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear.
And the Lord sent them prophets to make them come back to him; and they gave witness against them, but they would not give ear.
The Lord sent prophets to bring the people back to him and to warn them; but they refused to listen.
And God sent Prophets amog the, to bring them againe vnto the Lord: and they made protestation among them, but they would not heare.
And He sendeth among them prophets, to bring them back unto Jehovah, and they testify against them, and they have not given ear;
Yet he sent prophets to them to bring them again to the LORD, and they testified against them; but they would not listen.
Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again to the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear.
And he sent prophets to them to bring them back to the Lord, and they would not give ear when they testified against them.
Although Yahweh sent prophets to persuade them to return to him, and although the prophets told them about the evil things that they had done, the people would not pay attention.
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2 Chronicles 24:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשְׁלַ֤ח
בָּ/הֶם֙
נְבִאִ֔ים
לַ/הֲשִׁיבָ֖/ם
אֶל
יְהוָ֑ה
וַ/יָּעִ֥ידוּ
בָ֖/ם
וְ/לֹ֥א
הֶאֱזִֽינוּ
וַ/יִּשְׁלַ֤ח
shâlach
H7971
to send
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בָּ/הֶם֙
Prep | Suff
נְבִאִ֔ים
nâbîyʼ
H5030
prophet
N-mp
לַ/הֲשִׁיבָ֖/ם
shûwb
H7725
to return
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וַ/יָּעִ֥ידוּ
ʻûwd
H5749
to uphold
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
בָ֖/ם
Prep | Suff
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
הֶאֱזִֽינוּ
ʼâzan
H238
to listen
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 24:19
וַ/יִּשְׁלַ֤ח
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
בָּ/הֶם֙
""
Prep | Suff
נְבִאִ֔ים
nâbîyʼ
H5030
"prophet"
N-mp
A prophet is someone who speaks for God, like a spokesperson. This word is used in the Bible to describe true and false prophets, like those in 1 and 2 Kings.
Definition: 1) spokesman, speaker, prophet 1a) prophet 1b) false prophet 1c) heathen prophet Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)
Usage: Occurs in 288 OT verses. KJV: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Kings 24:2; Psalms 51:2.
לַ/הֲשִׁיבָ֖/ם
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וַ/יָּעִ֥ידוּ
ʻûwd
H5749
"to uphold"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
To testify means to repeat or affirm something, like a witness in court. In the Bible, it appears in Deuteronomy 4:26 and Isaiah 44:26. It involves speaking up or warning others.
Definition: 1) to return, repeat, go about, do again 1a) (Piel) to surround, go round and round 1b) (Pilel) to restore, relieve 1c) (Hithpalel) to be restored
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: admonish, charge, earnestly, lift up, protest, call (take) to record, relieve, rob, solemnly, stand upright, testify, give warning, (bear, call to, give, take to) witness. See also: Genesis 43:3; Nehemiah 13:15; Psalms 20:9.
בָ֖/ם
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
הֶאֱזִֽינוּ
ʼâzan
H238
"to listen"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
To listen or hear is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often implying obedience or paying attention to what is being said, as in 1 Kings 3:9.
Definition: 1) to hear, listen 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to hear, listen, give ear 1a2) to be obedient, harken 1a3) to hear or listen to prayers (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give (perceive by the) ear, hear(-ken). See H239 (אָזַן). See also: Genesis 4:23; Psalms 77:2; Psalms 5:2.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 24:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- 2 Chronicles 24:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 24:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 24:19
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:19
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 24:19
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 24:19
Context — The Wickedness of Joash
17After the death of Jehoiada, however, the officials of Judah came and paid homage to the king, and he listened to them.
18They abandoned the house of the LORD, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherah poles and idols. So wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this guilt of theirs.
19Nevertheless, the LORD sent prophets to bring the people back to Him and to testify against them, but they would not listen.
20Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood up before the people and said to them, “This is what God says: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has forsaken you.’” 21But they conspired against Zechariah, and by order of the king, they stoned him in the courtyard of the house of the LORD.Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 42:23 | Who among you will pay attention to this? Who will listen and obey hereafter? |
| 2 | Luke 20:9–15 | Then He proceeded to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it out to some tenants, and went away for a long time. At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat the servant and sent him away empty-handed. So he sent another servant, but they beat him and treated him shamefully, sending him away empty-handed. Then he sent a third, but they wounded him and threw him out. ‘What shall I do?’ asked the owner of the vineyard. ‘I will send my beloved son. Perhaps they will respect him.’ But when the tenants saw the son, they discussed it among themselves and said, ‘This is the heir. Let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’ So they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them? |
| 3 | Matthew 13:9 | He who has ears, let him hear.” |
| 4 | 2 Kings 17:13–15 | Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God. They rejected His statutes and the covenant He had made with their fathers, as well as the decrees He had given them. They pursued worthless idols and themselves became worthless, going after the surrounding nations that the LORD had commanded them not to imitate. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 26:5 | and if you do not listen to the words of My servants the prophets, whom I have sent you again and again even though you did not listen, |
| 6 | Luke 11:47–51 | Woe to you! You build tombs for the prophets, but it was your fathers who killed them. So you are witnesses consenting to the deeds of your fathers: They killed the prophets, and you build their tombs. Because of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’ As a result, this generation will be charged with the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the foundation of the world, from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation. |
| 7 | Psalms 95:7–8 | For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, in the day at Massah in the wilderness, |
| 8 | Luke 16:31 | Then Abraham said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’” |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 36:15–16 | Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 44:4–5 | Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets again and again, saying: ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate.’ But they did not listen or incline their ears; they did not turn from their wickedness or stop burning incense to other gods. |
2 Chronicles 24:19 Summary
This verse, 2 Chronicles 24:19, shows us that even when people turn away from God, He still loves them and wants to bring them back to Himself. He sends prophets to warn them and call them to repentance, just like He does in our lives today, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3 and Romans 2:4. We can learn from this verse that God is patient and loving, but also just and holy, as described in Psalm 103:8-14. By listening to God's voice and responding to His love, we can avoid the consequences of sin and experience His redemption and restoration, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:1-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the LORD send prophets to the people of Judah?
The LORD sent prophets to bring the people back to Him and to testify against them, as stated in 2 Chronicles 24:19, because He is a loving God who desires to restore His people to a right relationship with Himself, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:1-10.
What was the response of the people to the prophets' messages?
The people would not listen to the prophets, according to 2 Chronicles 24:19, which is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, such as in Isaiah 6:9-10 and Matthew 13:14-15.
What is the significance of the prophets testifying against the people?
The prophets testifying against the people, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 24:19, serves as a warning to the people of their sinful ways and the consequences of their actions, similar to the role of prophets in Ezekiel 3:17-21.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse demonstrates God's patience, love, and desire to redeem His people, as seen in 2 Chronicles 24:19, which is consistent with His character described in Exodus 34:6-7 and Psalm 103:8-14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am not listening to God's voice, and what steps can I take to be more attentive to His will?
- How can I be more like the prophets in 2 Chronicles 24:19, speaking truth and warning others of the dangers of sin, while also showing love and compassion?
- What are some ways that I can testify to others about God's love and redemption, as the prophets did in this verse?
- In what ways have I experienced God's patience and love in my own life, and how can I share that with others?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 24:19
Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again unto the Lord,.... To reprove them for their sin, to warn them of their danger, to exhort them to their duty, and endeavour to restore them, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 24:19
Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again unto the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:19
2 Chronicles 24:19 Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again unto the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear.Ver. 19. Yet he sent prophets to them.] As God loveth to foresignify; such is his pity and patience. And they testified against them: but they would not give ear.] The Vulgate rendereth it, Quos Protestantes illi audire nolebant: which Poynes the Papist construeth thus, Whom those Protestants would not hear; and therehence, very doctor like, inferreth that it was foretold in the Old Testament that the Protestants were a malignant church, whereas Protestantes there is to be referred to prophets going before; and so it followeth better that the name of Protestants - though in contempt put upon the reformed churches by the Papists, by reason of their protestation against the Romish religion made at Spires above a hundred years since - yet is ancient and honourable; and that they were idolaters that would not give ear to those Protestants of old - as neither will they to this day - who called heaven and earth to witness against them. Preface to his book Of the Sacraments. Sic et Duacerises, Anglice
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:19
(19) Yet.—And.To them.—Among them.And they testified against them.—Solemnly besought them, exhorted them in the name of God (Exodus 20:21; 2 Kings 17:13). But they would.—And they did.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 24:19
19. he sent prophets] Cp. 2 Chronicles 36:15. to them] Rather, among them.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 24:19
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The Parable of the Vineyard and the Tenants by S. Lewis Johnson | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the parable of the vineyard found in Mark 12:1-12. The parable tells the story of a man who planted a vineyard and entrusted it to tenants. W |
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Hearing His Voice by B.H. Clendennen | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the changes in worship and preaching over time. He shares an experience in an English church where singing took up a significant portion of |
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The Antiochal Church by Art Katz | In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not missing the mind of God in every occasion, especially when it comes to hearing the word of God. The speaker mentions tha |
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The Advantage of Humiliation by Francois Fenelon | The preacher delves into the meaning of 'plousios' (richly) in the Bible, emphasizing its implications of abundance and value, both materially and spiritually. The sermon explores |
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Responsibility of Hearing the Gospel by Charles Finney | Charles Finney emphasizes the critical responsibility of how we hear the Gospel, urging listeners to take heed and be attentive to God's word. He explains that the manner of our he |
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Progress of Redemption #10 by David Shirley | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the period of time when God spoke through the prophets, which lasted for about four to five hundred years from 840 BC to 420 BC. The major the |
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Matthew 23:29-36. Christ Denounces the Last Woe Against the Pharisees. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer delves into the last of the eight woes that Jesus denounced against the Pharisees, focusing on their hypocritical nature, particularly in the building of tombs |