2 Chronicles 34:6 · KJV
"And so did he in the cities of Manasseh, and Ephraim, and Simeon, even unto Naphtali, with their mattocks round about."
King James Version
What does 2 Chronicles 34:6 mean? →Passage Context
4And they brake down the altars of Baalim in his presence; and the images, that were on high above them, he cut down; and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images, he brake in pieces, and made dust of them, and strowed it upon the graves of them that had sacrificed unto them.
5And he burnt the bones of the priests upon their altars, and cleansed Judah and Jerusalem.
6And so did he in the cities of Manasseh, and Ephraim, and Simeon, even unto Naphtali, with their mattocks round about.
7And when he had broken down the altars and the groves, and had beaten the graven images into powder, and cut down all the idols throughout all the land of Israel, he returned to Jerusalem.
8Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, when he had purged the land, and the house, he sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, and Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah the son of Joahaz the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God.
Reflection Questions
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What does it mean for you to influence others positively?
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How do you respond when you see wrong practices in your community?
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When have you taken a stand for your beliefs in a wider context?
Life Application
community
Look for ways to positively influence your community by promoting good values and practices.
faith
Share your faith and values with those around you, encouraging them to join in positive actions.
People in This Verse
JosiahOT
Josiah was the king of Judah known for his religious reforms and efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh. He became king at a young age and led significant changes in Judah's spiritual practices.
First appearance: 2 Kings 22:1
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