Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Although the LORD sent prophets to the people to bring them back to him, and though they testified against them, they would not listen. New Living Translation Yet the LORD sent prophets to bring them back to him. The prophets warned them, but still the people would not listen. English Standard Version Yet he sent prophets among them to bring them back to the LORD. These testified against them, but they would not pay attention. Berean Standard Bible Nevertheless, the LORD sent prophets to bring the people back to Him and to testify against them, but they would not listen. Berean Literal Bible And He sent to them prophets to bring them back to YHWH. And they testified against them, and they would not give an ear. King James Bible Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again unto the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear. New King James Version Yet He sent prophets to them, to bring them back to the LORD; and they testified against them, but they would not listen. New American Standard Bible Yet He sent prophets to them to bring them back to the LORD; and they testified against them, but they would not listen. NASB 1995 Yet He sent prophets to them to bring them back to the LORD; though they testified against them, they would not listen. NASB 1977 Yet He sent prophets to them to bring them back to the LORD; though they testified against them, they would not listen. Legacy Standard Bible Yet He sent prophets to them to bring them back to Yahweh; though they testified against them, they did not give ear. Amplified Bible Yet God sent prophets among them to bring them back to the LORD; these prophets testified against them, but they would not listen. Berean Annotated Bible Nevertheless, the LORD sent prophets to bring the people back to Him {YHWH} and to testify against them, but they would not listen. Christian Standard Bible Nevertheless, he sent them prophets to bring them back to the LORD; they admonished them, but the people would not listen. Holman Christian Standard Bible Nevertheless, He sent them prophets to bring them back to the LORD; they admonished them, but the people would not listen. American Standard Version Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again unto Jehovah; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear. Contemporary English Version but he still sent prophets who warned them to turn back to him. The people refused to listen. English Revised Version Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again unto the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD sent them prophets to bring them back to himself. The prophets warned them, but they wouldn't listen. Good News Translation The LORD sent prophets to warn them to return to him, but the people refused to listen. International Standard Version Nevertheless, God sent prophets among them to bring them back to the LORD. NET Bible The LORD sent prophets among them to lead them back to him. They warned the people, but they would not pay attention. New Heart English Bible Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again to the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear. Webster's Bible Translation Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again to the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNevertheless, the LORD sent prophets to bring the people back to Him and to testify against them, but they would not listen. World English Bible Yet he sent prophets to them to bring them again to Yahweh, and they testified against them; but they would not listen. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He sends among them prophets, to bring them back to YHWH, and they testify against them, and they have not given ear; Berean Literal Bible And He sent to them prophets to bring them back to YHWH. And they testified against them, and they would not give an ear. Young's Literal Translation And He sendeth among them prophets, to bring them back unto Jehovah, and they testify against them, and they have not given ear; Smith's Literal Translation And he will send prophets among them to turn them back to Jehovah; and they will testify against them: and they gave not ear. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he sent prophets to them to bring them back to the Lord, and they would not give ear when they testified against them. Catholic Public Domain Version And he sent prophets to them, so that they might return to the Lord. And though they were offering testimony, they were not willing to listen to them. New American Bible Although prophets were sent to them to turn them back to the LORD and to warn them, the people would not listen. New Revised Standard Version Yet he sent prophets among them to bring them back to the LORD; they testified against them, but they would not listen. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYet God sent prophets to them to bring them back from their ways, but they would not listen, so the prophets testified against them, but they would not give ear. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he sent to them by Prophets to return them from their ways and they did not listen, and he bore witness by them, and they did not accept. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Yet He sent prophets to them, to bring them back unto the LORD; and they admonished them, but they would not give ear. Brenton Septuagint Translation yet he sent prophets to them, to turn them to the Lord; but they hearkened not: and he testified to them, but they obeyed not. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Wickedness of Joash…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.’ ”… Cross References Nevertheless, the LORD sent prophets Jeremiah 7:25 From the day your fathers came out of the land of Egypt until this day, I have sent you all My servants the prophets again and again. 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. Jeremiah 25:4-5 And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear. / The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever. to bring the people back to Him Zechariah 1:3 So tell the people that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Return to Me, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will return to you, says the LORD of Hosts.’ Jeremiah 18:11 Now therefore, tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I am planning a disaster for you and devising a plan against you. Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways, and correct your ways and deeds.’ Ezekiel 18:30 Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. and to testify against them, Nehemiah 9:26 But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies. 2 Kings 17:13 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.” Acts 7:52 Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— but they would not listen. Jeremiah 7:13 And now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and because I have spoken to you again and again but you would not listen, and I have called to you but you would not answer, Zechariah 7:11 But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing. Proverbs 1:24 Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand, Matthew 23:34-37 Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town. / And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. / Truly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation. … Acts 7:51-52 You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. / Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— Isaiah 30:9-10 These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. / They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. Luke 11:47-51 Woe to you! For 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.’ … Treasury of Scripture Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again to the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear. Yet he sent 2 Chronicles 36:15,16 And the LORD God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place: … 2 Kings 17:13-15 Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, and by all the seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets… Nehemiah 9:26 Nevertheless they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets which testified against them to turn them to thee, and they wrought great provocations. but they would Psalm 95:7,8 For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice, … Isaiah 28:23 Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech. Isaiah 42:23 Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear for the time to come? Jump to Previous Admonished Although Ear Heed Prophets Testified Testify WitnessJump to Next Admonished Although Ear Heed Prophets Testified Testify Witness2 Chronicles 24 1. Joash reigns well all the days of Jehoiada4. He gives order for the repair of the temple 15. Jehoiada's death and honorable burial 17. Joash, falling into idolatry, slays Zechariah the son of Jehoiada 23. Joash is spoiled by the Syrians, and slain by Zabad and Jehozabad 27. Amaziah succeeds him Nevertheless, the LORD sent prophets Throughout the history of Israel and Judah, God consistently sent prophets to guide, warn, and call His people back to righteousness. Prophets served as God's mouthpieces, delivering messages of repentance and hope. This reflects God's enduring patience and desire for His people to return to Him, despite their repeated disobedience. Prophets like Elijah, Elisha, Isaiah, and Jeremiah were pivotal in this role, often facing persecution for their messages. to bring the people back to Him and to testify against them but they would not listen Persons / Places / Events 1. ProphetsMessengers sent by God to call the people of Judah back to Him. They played a crucial role in delivering God's warnings and guidance. 2. The LORD The covenant God of Israel, who desires a relationship with His people and sends prophets to guide them back to righteousness. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was often led astray by idolatry and disobedience, prompting God to send prophets to call them to repentance. 4. Joash The king of Judah during this time, who initially followed God under the guidance of Jehoiada the priest but later turned away after Jehoiada's death. 5. Jehoiada The priest who guided King Joash in his early years, ensuring that he followed the ways of the LORD. Teaching Points God's Persistent LoveGod continually reaches out to His people, even when they turn away. His sending of prophets is an act of love and mercy, showing His desire for reconciliation. The Danger of Hardening Hearts The refusal to listen to God's messengers leads to spiritual decline. We must guard against hardening our hearts to God's voice. The Role of Prophets Prophets serve as God's mouthpiece, calling people back to righteousness. Today, we can see this role fulfilled through Scripture and the Holy Spirit's guidance. Listening to God's Warnings Ignoring God's warnings can lead to severe consequences. We should be attentive and responsive to His guidance in our lives. Repentance and Restoration God desires repentance and offers restoration. Turning back to Him brings healing and renewal. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 24:19?2. How does 2 Chronicles 24:19 demonstrate God's patience with His people? 3. What role do prophets play in guiding people back to God in 2 Chronicles 24? 4. How can we recognize and respond to God's warnings in our own lives? 5. Compare 2 Chronicles 24:19 with Hebrews 1:1-2 on God's communication methods. 6. What steps can we take to avoid hardening our hearts against God's messages? 7. Why did God send prophets to the people in 2 Chronicles 24:19? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 24:19 reflect on the nature of divine patience? 9. What does 2 Chronicles 24:19 reveal about the consequences of ignoring prophetic warnings? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 24? 11. What are the visions and prophecies of Gad? 12. Who was Huldah the Prophetess in the Bible? 13. What does "Famine of Hearing the Words of the Lord" mean? 14. How does Psalm 1:3, which promises the righteous will prosper, align with the observable reality that many devout believers still suffer hardships? What Does 2 Chronicles 24:19 Mean Nevertheless- The single word “Nevertheless” signals a stark contrast. After King Joash and Judah turned from repairing the temple to worshiping idols (2 Chronicles 24:17–18), God could have abandoned them. - Instead, He stepped in to intervene, illustrating the thread of mercy that runs through Scripture (Psalm 106:44–45; Nehemiah 9:26–31). - This contrast reminds us that while human unfaithfulness is real, God’s covenant compassion is even more persistent. the LORD sent prophets - Yahweh Himself initiated the rescue mission, commissioning messengers such as Zechariah son of Jehoiada (2 Chronicles 24:20). - Throughout history God has used prophets to announce His will (Amos 3:7), speak by His Spirit (Hosea 12:10), and lay the foundation for the ultimate revelation in Christ (Hebrews 1:1–2). - Sending prophets proves that God is not silent when His people drift; He acts, speaks, warns, and pleads. to bring the people back to Him - The goal was restoration, not mere reprimand. • Repentance carries the promise of healing and renewal (2 Chronicles 7:14). • God takes “no pleasure in the death of the wicked” but delights when they “turn and live” (Ezekiel 18:23; 33:11). • “Return to Me, and I will return to you,” He repeats (Malachi 3:7). - This reveals the shepherd-heart of God, echoed later in 2 Peter 3:9: He is “patient… not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.” and to testify against them - Love includes honest confrontation. Prophets served as covenant witnesses, spelling out the charges: idolatry, injustice, forgetfulness of God. - Scripture balances invitation with indictment (Deuteronomy 30:19; Isaiah 1:18–20). - Paul models the same pattern when he reasons “about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come” (Acts 24:25). - Such testimony is designed to awaken conscience before consequences fall. but they would not listen - Judah’s refusal was willful, not accidental. They “stiffened their necks” (2 Chronicles 36:15–16), just as earlier generations had done (Jeremiah 7:25–26). - Persistent deafness to God’s voice hardens the heart (Zechariah 7:11–12) and ultimately invites judgment (Matthew 23:37; Hebrews 3:15–19). - The tragedy here is not God’s silence but the people’s stubbornness in the face of repeated mercy. summary 2 Chronicles 24:19 highlights the gracious pattern of God’s dealings with His people. Even after blatant disobedience, He intervenes—sending prophets, calling for repentance, presenting clear testimony—because His desire is always restoration. Yet the verse also exposes human responsibility: rejecting God’s word closes the door to blessing and opens the door to discipline. The passage therefore stands as both comfort—God relentlessly pursues His people—and caution—persistent refusal invites inevitable consequences. (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; 2Kings 17:13). But they would.--And they did. Verse 19. - Prophets. The name of only one, Zechariah, as in next verse, is given (see by the side of this verse the emphatic and touching language of 2 Chronicles 36:14-16).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nevertheless, [the LORD] sentוַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out prophets נְבִאִ֔ים (nə·ḇi·’îm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet to bring [the people] back לַהֲשִׁיבָ֖ם (la·hă·šî·ḇām) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to [Him] יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and to testify וַיָּעִ֥ידוּ (way·yā·‘î·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5749: To duplicate, repeat, to protest, testify, to encompass, restore against them; בָ֖ם (ḇām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew but they would not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no listen. הֶאֱזִֽינוּ׃ (he·’ĕ·zî·nū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 238: To broaden out the ear, to listen Links 2 Chronicles 24:19 NIV2 Chronicles 24:19 NLT 2 Chronicles 24:19 ESV 2 Chronicles 24:19 NASB 2 Chronicles 24:19 KJV 2 Chronicles 24:19 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 24:19 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 24:19 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 24:19 French Bible 2 Chronicles 24:19 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 24:19 Yet he sent prophets to them (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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