2 Chronicles 34:7 · KJV

"And 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."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

⁹And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites that kept the doors had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israel, and of all Judah and Benjamin; and they returned to Jerusalem.

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Reflection Questions

How do you feel about the changes you make in your life?

What does returning to your roots in faith mean for you?

When have you felt a sense of accomplishment after making a difficult change?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on your spiritual journey and consider what changes you need to make to return to a closer relationship with God.

personal growth

Celebrate the positive changes you make in your life and encourage others to do the same.

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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