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2 Chronicles 24:23 · KJV

"And it came to pass at the end of the year, that the host of Syria came up against him: and they came to Judah and Jerusalem, and destroyed all the princes of the people from among the people, and sent all the spoil of them unto the king of Damascus."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
23And it came to pass at the end of the year, that the host of Syria came up against him: and they came to Judah and Jerusalem, and destroyed all the princes of the people from among the people, and sent all the spoil of them unto the king of Damascus.
24For the army of the Syrians came with a small company of men, and the LORD delivered a very great host into their hand, because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers. So they executed judgment against Joash.
25And when they were departed from him, (for they left him in great diseases,) his own servants conspired against him for the blood of the sons of Jehoiada the priest, and slew him on his bed, and he died: and they buried him in the city of David, but they buried him not in the sepulchres of the kings.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you react to challenges that arise from your choices?

2

What does this verse teach you about the consequences of disobedience?

3

When have you seen the impact of collective choices in your community?

Life Application

relationships

Evaluate your relationships and consider how your actions may affect those around you. Strive to make choices that honor God.

faith

Reflect on how you can remain steadfast in faith during difficult times, trusting in God's protection and guidance.

Places in This Verse

Judah

Judah was a southern kingdom of Israel, known for its capital Jerusalem. It was often at odds with neighboring nations, particularly during times of disobedience to God.

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

Jerusalem was the capital of Judah and the center of worship for the Israelites. It played a crucial role in the history of Israel as the site of the temple.

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