Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the Spirit of God came on Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood before the people and said, “This is what God says: ‘Why do you disobey the LORD’s commands? You will not prosper. Because you have forsaken the LORD, he has forsaken you.’” New Living Translation Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood before the people and said, “This is what God says: Why do you disobey the LORD’s commands and keep yourselves from prospering? You have abandoned the LORD, and now he has abandoned you!” English Standard Version Then the Spirit of God clothed Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, and he stood above the people, and said to them, “Thus says God, ‘Why do you break the commandments of the LORD, so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, he has forsaken you.’” Berean Standard Bible Then 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.’” Berean Literal Bible And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, and he stood over against the people, and he said to them, “Thus says God, ‘Why do you⁺ transgress the commandments of YHWH, so that you⁺ do not prosper? Because you⁺ have forsaken YHWH, He has forsaken you⁺.’” King James Bible And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. New King James Version Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood above the people, and said to them, “Thus says God: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD, so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He also has forsaken you.’ ” New American Standard Bible Then the Spirit of God covered Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada the priest like clothing; and he stood above the people and said to them, “This is what God has said, ‘Why do you break the commandments of the LORD and do not prosper? Because you have abandoned the LORD, He has also abandoned you.’” NASB 1995 Then the Spirit of God came on Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest; and he stood above the people and said to them, “Thus God has said, ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD and do not prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has also forsaken you.’” NASB 1977 Then the Spirit of God came on Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest; and he stood above the people and said to them, “Thus God has said, ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD and do not prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has also forsaken you.’” Legacy Standard Bible Now the Spirit of God clothed Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest; and he stood above the people and said to them, “Thus says God, ‘Why do you trespass against the commandments of Yahweh and do not succeed? Because you have forsaken Yahweh, He has also forsaken you.’” Amplified Bible Then the Spirit of God came over Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, and he stood above the people and said to them, “This is what God has said: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper? Because you have abandoned (turned away from) the LORD, He has also abandoned (turned away from) you.’” Berean Annotated Bible Then the Spirit of God {Ruach Elohim} came upon Zechariah (YHWH remembers) son of Jehoiada (YHWH knows) 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 {YHWH} so that you⁺ cannot prosper? Because you⁺ have forsaken the LORD, He has forsaken you⁺. Christian Standard Bible The Spirit of God enveloped Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood above the people and said to them, “This is what God says, ‘Why are you transgressing the LORD’s commands so that you do not prosper? Because you have abandoned the LORD, he has abandoned you.’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible The Spirit of God took control of Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood above the people and said to them, “This is what God says, ‘Why are you transgressing the LORD’s commands and you do not prosper? Because you have abandoned the LORD, He has abandoned you.’” American Standard Version And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest; and he stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of Jehovah, so that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken Jehovah, he hath also forsaken you. Contemporary English Version God's Spirit spoke to Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, and Zechariah told everyone that God was saying: "Why are you disobeying me and my laws? This will only bring punishment! You have deserted me, so now I will desert you." English Revised Version And the spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest; and he stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. GOD'S WORD® Translation God's Spirit gave Zechariah, son of the priest Jehoiada, strength. Zechariah stood in front of the people and said to them, "This is what God says: Why are you breaking the LORD's commands? You won't prosper that way! The LORD has abandoned you because you have abandoned him." Good News Translation Then the spirit of God took control of Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood where the people could see him and called out, "The LORD God asks why you have disobeyed his commands and are bringing disaster on yourselves! You abandoned him, so he has abandoned you!" International Standard Version Then Jehoiada the priest's son Zechariah was clothed by the Spirit of God, and he stood above the people and told them, "This is what God has to say: 'Why are you breaking the LORD's commandments. You'll never be successful! Because you have abandoned the LORD, he has abandoned you.'" NET Bible God's Spirit energized Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood up before the people and said to them, "This is what God says: 'Why are you violating the commands of the LORD? You will not be prosperous! Because you have rejected the LORD, he has rejected you!'" New Heart English Bible The Spirit of God came on Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest; and he stood above the people, and said to them, "Thus says God, 'Why do you disobey the commandments of the LORD, so that you can't prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, he has also forsaken you.'" Webster's Bible Translation And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood above the people, and said to them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen 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.’” World English Bible The Spirit of God came on Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest; and he stood above the people, and said to them, “God says, ‘Why do you disobey Yahweh’s commandments, so that you can’t prosper? Because you have forsaken Yahweh, he has also forsaken you.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the Spirit of God has clothed Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, and he stands above the people, and says to them, “Thus said God: Why are you transgressing the commands of YHWH, and do not prosper? Because you have forsaken YHWH, He forsakes you.” Berean Literal Bible And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, and he stood over against the people, and he said to them, “Thus says God, ‘Why do you⁺ transgress the commandments of YHWH, so that you⁺ do not prosper? Because you⁺ have forsaken YHWH, He has forsaken you⁺.’” Young's Literal Translation and the Spirit of God hath clothed Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, and he standeth over-against the people, and saith to them, 'Thus said God, Why are ye transgressing the commands of Jehovah, and prosper not? because ye have forsaken Jehovah -- He doth forsake you.' Smith's Literal Translation And the spirit of God clothed Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, and he will stand from above to the people, and say to them, Thus said God, Wherefore are ye passing by the commands of Jehovah, and ye shall not prosper? for ye forsook Jehovah, and he will forsake you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe spirit of God then came upon Zacharias the son of Joiada the priest, and he stood in the sight of the people, and said to them: Thus saith the Lord God: Why transgress you the commandment of the Lord which will not be for your good, and have forsaken the Lord, to make him forsake you? Catholic Public Domain Version And so the Spirit of God clothed Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada the priest. And he stood in the sight of the people, and he said to them: “Thus says the Lord God: Why have you transgressed the precept of the Lord, though it was not to your benefit, and why have you abandoned the Lord, so that he would then abandon you?” New American Bible Then the spirit of God clothed Zechariah, son of Jehoiada the priest. He took his stand above the people and said to them: “Thus says God, Why are you transgressing the LORD’s commands, so that you cannot prosper? Because you have abandoned the LORD, he has abandoned you.” New Revised Standard Version Then the spirit of God took possession of Zechariah son of the priest Jehoiada; he stood above the people and said to them, “Thus says God: Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD, so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, he has also forsaken you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the Spirit of the LORD came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiadah the priest, and he went up and stood above the people and said to them, Thus says the LORD: Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD, that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken my way, I will also forsake you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Spirit of LORD JEHOVAH clothed himself with Zechariah, son of Yawida the Priest, and he came up and stood above the people and said to them: “Thus says LORD JEHOVAH: ‘Why have you acted against the commandments of LORD JEHOVAH? You shall not prosper! Because you have forsaken my way, I also am leaving you.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the spirit of God clothed Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest; and he stood above the people, and said unto them: 'Thus saith God: Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, He hath also forsaken you.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Spirit of God came upon Azarias the son of Jodae the priest, and he stood up above the people, and said, Thus saith the Lord, Why do ye transgress the commandments of the Lord? so shall ye not prosper; for ye have forsaken the Lord, and he will forsake you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Wickedness of Joash…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 Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, Numbers 24:2 When Balaam looked up and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the Spirit of God came upon him, 2 Chronicles 20:14 Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph’s descendants, as he stood in the midst of the assembly. Judges 6:34 So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. who stood up before the people and said to them, Acts 13:16 Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and began to speak: “Men of Israel and you Gentiles who fear God, listen to me! Acts 2:14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words. Nehemiah 8:5 Ezra opened the book in full view of all the people, since he was standing above them all, and as he opened it, all the people stood up. “This is what God says: 2 Samuel 7:5 “Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: Are you the one to build for Me a house to dwell in? 2 Kings 1:16 And Elijah said to King Ahaziah, “This is what the LORD says: Is there really no God in Israel for you to inquire of His word? Is that why you have sent messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron? Therefore you will not get up from the bed on which you are lying. You will surely die.” 1 Kings 22:14 But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.” ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper? 1 Samuel 15:24 Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; I have transgressed the LORD’s commandment and your instructions, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice. Deuteronomy 28:15 If, however, you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you: Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. Because you have forsaken the LORD, 2 Chronicles 12:5 Then Shemaiah the prophet came to Rehoboam and the leaders of Judah who had gathered at Jerusalem because of Shishak, and he said to them, “This is what the LORD says: ‘You have forsaken Me; therefore, I have forsaken you into the hand of Shishak.’” 1 Samuel 12:10 Then they cried out to the LORD and said, ‘We have sinned, for we have forsaken the LORD and served the Baals and Ashtoreths. Now deliver us from the hands of our enemies, that we may serve You.’ Jeremiah 2:13 “For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living water, and they have dug their own cisterns—broken cisterns that cannot hold water. He has forsaken you.’” 2 Chronicles 15:2 So he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you. Treasury of Scripture And the Spirit of God came on Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said to them, Thus said God, Why transgress you the commandments of the LORD, that you cannot prosper? because you have forsaken the LORD, he has also forsaken you. And the Sprit 2 Chronicles 15:1 And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded: 2 Chronicles 20:14 Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation; came upon [heb] clothed Judges 6:34 But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him. 1 Chronicles 12:18 Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band. the son 2 Chronicles 23:11 Then they brought out the king's son, and put upon him the crown, and gave him the testimony, and made him king. And Jehoiada and his sons anointed him, and said, God save the king. transgress Numbers 14:41 And Moses said, Wherefore now do ye transgress the commandment of the LORD? but it shall not prosper. 1 Samuel 13:13,14 And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever… 2 Samuel 12:9,10 Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon… because 2 Chronicles 15:2 And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you. Deuteronomy 29:25,26 Then men shall say, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD God of their fathers, which he made with them when he brought them forth out of the land of Egypt: … 1 Chronicles 28:9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. Jump to Previous Clothed Commandments Disobey Forsaken Jehoiada Priest Prosper Spirit Stood Transgress ZechariahJump to Next Clothed Commandments Disobey Forsaken Jehoiada Priest Prosper Spirit Stood Transgress Zechariah2 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 Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest This phrase highlights the divine inspiration and authority given to Zechariah. The Spirit of God coming upon someone is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, signifying empowerment for a specific task or message (e.g., Judges 6:34, 1 Samuel 10:10). Zechariah, being the son of Jehoiada, connects him to a lineage of faithful service to God, as Jehoiada was instrumental in preserving the Davidic line and restoring true worship in Judah (2 Chronicles 23). This divine empowerment underscores the seriousness and authenticity of Zechariah's message. 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.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. ZechariahThe son of Jehoiada the priest, Zechariah was a prophet who boldly spoke God's truth to the people of Judah. His role was to call the people back to faithfulness to God. 2. Jehoiada A faithful priest who had previously guided King Joash in the ways of the Lord. His influence was significant in the early years of Joash's reign. 3. The Spirit of God The divine presence and power that enabled Zechariah to prophesy and speak God's message to the people. 4. The People of Judah The audience of Zechariah's message, who had turned away from God's commandments, leading to their spiritual and eventual physical downfall. 5. The Temple The central place of worship in Jerusalem, which had been restored under Jehoiada's guidance but was now being neglected and misused. Teaching Points The Role of the Holy SpiritThe Spirit empowers believers to speak truth and call others to repentance. We should seek the Spirit's guidance in our own lives to stand firm in faith. The Importance of Obedience Obedience to God's commandments is crucial for spiritual prosperity. Disobedience leads to separation from God and its consequences. Courage in Proclaiming Truth Like Zechariah, we are called to speak God's truth, even when it is unpopular or dangerous. Courage in faith is essential. The Consequences of Forsaking God Turning away from God leads to spiritual and often physical decline. We must remain steadfast in our relationship with Him. The Legacy of Faithful Leaders Jehoiada's influence shows the impact of godly leadership. We should strive to be leaders who guide others in righteousness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 24:20?2. How does 2 Chronicles 24:20 illustrate the consequences of rejecting God's commandments? 3. What role does the Spirit of God play in 2 Chronicles 24:20? 4. How can we ensure we "do not transgress the LORD's commands" today? 5. Compare Zechariah's boldness in 2 Chronicles 24:20 to other biblical prophets. 6. How can we apply Zechariah's courage in confronting sin in our lives? 7. Why did the Spirit of God come upon Zechariah in 2 Chronicles 24:20? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 24:20 reflect on the consequences of disobedience to God? 9. What is the significance of Zechariah's message in 2 Chronicles 24:20? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 24? 11. What does the Bible say about Christian martyrs? 12. In Jeremiah 26:20–23, how do we reconcile the account of Uriah’s fate with the lack of corroborating records for his murder by King Jehoiakim? 13. What explains the contradictory portrayal of Jehoash’s faithfulness here versus his assassination in 2 Kings 12:20, appearing to undermine his supposed righteousness? 14. (Matthew 23:35) How can Abel and Zechariah, separated by centuries, both be cited as if they belong back-to-back in a single bloodguilt narrative? What Does 2 Chronicles 24:20 Mean Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest• The verse opens by showing that Zechariah’s message is Spirit-initiated, not self-generated—just as the Spirit clothed Gideon in Judges 6:34 and spoke through David in 2 Samuel 23:2. • Because the Spirit of God is infallible (2 Peter 1:21), we can trust the accuracy and urgency of what follows. • Zechariah’s lineage matters: his father Jehoiada had rescued King Joash and restored true worship (2 Chronicles 23). The son now continues the father’s faithfulness, underlining how God often uses families to transmit truth (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). who stood up before the people and said to them • “Stood up” pictures courage. Like Elijah facing Israel on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:21) or Peter addressing Jerusalem at Pentecost (Acts 2:14), Zechariah refuses to stay silent when God’s honor is at stake. • The setting is public. Sin flourished openly in Judah, so rebuke had to be equally open (1 Timothy 5:20). God still calls believers to loving but plain confrontation when a community drifts. “This is what God says:” • The familiar prophetic formula “Thus says the LORD” signals that the coming words carry divine weight (Isaiah 1:2). • By prefacing his rebuke this way, Zechariah reminds the crowd that they are accountable not to a fellow human but to their covenant Lord (Exodus 20:2). • Today Scripture serves the same role: when we read it, God Himself addresses us (1 Thessalonians 2:13). “Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper?” • The question exposes the self-destructive nature of sin. Disobeying God blocks blessing, just as Deuteronomy 28:15-19 warned and as Psalm 1 contrasts the flourishing righteous with the withering wicked. • “Prosper” here is broader than wealth; it speaks of well-being, security, and divine favor (Joshua 1:8). • God’s commands were given for good (Psalm 19:7-11). Ignoring them invites the opposite: frustration, spiritual barrenness, and national instability. “Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has forsaken you.” • This solemn principle echoes 2 Chronicles 15:2, where Azariah told King Asa, “The LORD is with you when you are with Him.” Covenant involves mutual loyalty; when Judah abandoned God for idols (24:17-18), they forfeited His protective presence (Judges 10:13). • “Forsaken” does not mean God ceases to exist or loses concern; it means He withdraws the shielding hand they had despised (Hosea 4:17). • The warning stands today: persistent rejection of the Lord hardens hearts and leaves people to the bitter fruit of their own choices (Romans 1:24-28). summary 2 Chronicles 24:20 records a Spirit-filled prophet reminding Judah that covenant blessing and obedience are inseparable. Zechariah stands in bold dependence on the Spirit, speaks with God’s authority, exposes sin’s futility, and announces the sobering consequence: abandon the Lord and you abandon His favor. The verse calls every generation to cling to God’s commands, confident that true prosperity flows only from unwavering faithfulness to Him. (20) And the Spirit of God came upon.--Literally, clothed, invested. (See Note on 1Chronicles 12:18.)Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest.--"The priest," i.e., the high priest, is an epithet of Jehoiada, not of Zechariah. Which stood above the people.--Probably on the steps of the inner court of the Temple, facing the people who were assembled in the outer court. Why transgress.--Wherefore are ye transgressing? That ye cannot prosper.--Literally, and will not prosper. Because ye have forsaken . . .--Rather, for ye have forsaken the Lord, and He hath forsaken you. (Comp. the similar language ascribed to the prophets Shemaiah and Azariah ben Oded, 2Chronicles 12:5; 2Chronicles 15:2). . . . Verse 20. - Came upon; margin, clothed; Revised Version margin, clothed itself with (1 Chronicles 12:18). Compare the beautiful expression of Revelation 1:10, I was in the Spirit;" it was not merely that the Spirit deigned to visit St. John in Patmos, but so possessed him that he was in the Spirit. The son of Jehoiada; i.e. very possibly grandson of Jehoiada (Jehoiada's great age the rather countenancing this interpretation) and "son of Barachias" (Matthew 23:35). That ye cannot prosper. The Hebrew text says, "and ye will not prosper." This clause may read all the more forcibly if kept under the dominance of the why of the former, reminding us of such appeals as "Why will ye die?" etc. (2 Chronicles 15:2; Deuteronomy 18, throughout). Reading these two clauses in the preterite or present tense will make them neither less forcible nor less correct, so indicating that they, the princes and the nation, were already beginning to eat the fruit of their ways, and "rumours of war," if not war itself, were on them.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the Spiritוְר֣וּחַ (wə·rū·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of God אֱלֹהִ֗ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative came upon לָֽבְשָׁה֙ (lā·ḇə·šāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe Zechariah זְכַרְיָה֙ (zə·ḵar·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2148: Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jehoiada יְהוֹיָדָ֣ע (yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3077: Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites the priest, הַכֹּהֵ֔ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest who stood up וַֽיַּעֲמֹ֖ד (way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations before מֵעַ֣ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the people לָעָ֑ם (lā·‘ām) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to them, לָהֶ֜ם (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew “This is what כֹּ֣ה ׀ (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now God הָאֱלֹהִ֗ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative says: אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Why לָמָה֩ (lā·māh) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what do you אַתֶּ֨ם (’at·tem) Pronoun - second person masculine plural Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you transgress עֹבְרִ֜ים (‘ō·ḇə·rîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on the commandments מִצְוֺ֤ת (miṣ·wōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4687: Commandment of the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel so that you cannot וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no prosper? תַצְלִ֔יחוּ (ṯaṣ·lî·ḥū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 6743: To push forward Because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you have forsaken עֲזַבְתֶּ֥ם (‘ă·zaḇ·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit the LORD, יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel He has forsaken וַיַּֽעֲזֹ֥ב (way·ya·‘ă·zōḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit you.’ אֶתְכֶֽם׃ (’eṯ·ḵem) Direct object marker | second person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case Links 2 Chronicles 24:20 NIV2 Chronicles 24:20 NLT 2 Chronicles 24:20 ESV 2 Chronicles 24:20 NASB 2 Chronicles 24:20 KJV 2 Chronicles 24:20 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 24:20 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 24:20 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 24:20 French Bible 2 Chronicles 24:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 24:20 The Spirit of God came on Zechariah (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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