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2 Chronicles 36:13-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 Chronicles 36:13-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
13 He also rebelled against(A) King Nebuchadnezzar who had made him swear allegiance by God. He became obstinate[a](B) and hardened his heart against returning to Yahweh, the God of Israel. 14 All the leaders of the priests and the people multiplied their unfaithful deeds, imitating all the detestable practices of the nations, and they defiled the Lord’s temple that He had consecrated in Jerusalem.
The Destruction of Jerusalem
15 But Yahweh, the God of their ancestors sent word against them by the hand of His messengers, sending them time and time again,(C) for He had compassion on His people and on His dwelling place.
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- 2 Chronicles 36:13 Lit He stiffened his neck
2 Chronicles 36:13-15
New International Version
2 Chronicles 36:13-15
New International Version
13 He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him take an oath(A) in God’s name. He became stiff-necked(B) and hardened his heart and would not turn to the Lord, the God of Israel. 14 Furthermore, all the leaders of the priests and the people became more and more unfaithful,(C) following all the detestable practices of the nations and defiling the temple of the Lord, which he had consecrated in Jerusalem.
The Fall of Jerusalem(D)(E)
15 The Lord, the God of their ancestors, sent word to them through his messengers(F) again and again,(G) because he had pity on his people and on his dwelling place.
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