2 Chronicles 24:20 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁸And they left the house of the LORD God of their fathers, and served groves and idols: and wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this their trespass.

¹⁹Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again unto the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear.

²⁰And 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.

²¹And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of the LORD.

²²Thus Joash the king remembered not the kindness which Jehoiada his father had done to him, but slew his son. And when he died, he said, The LORD look upon it, and require it.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond when confronted about your actions?

What does God's call for obedience mean for you today?

When have you felt forsaken by God due to your choices?

Life Application

faith

Consider ways to deepen your relationship with God through obedience. Reflect on areas in your life where you may be straying from His commandments.

community

Encourage others in your community to uphold God's commandments and support each other in faith.

People in This Verse

Zechariah the son of JehoiadaOT

Zechariah was a priest who served during the reign of Joash. He was known for his boldness in delivering God's message to the people of Judah.

First appearance: 2 Chronicles 24:20

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Zechariah's warning about forsaking God reflects the teachings of Jesus on the importance of remaining faithful to God.

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