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2 Kings 23:2 · KJV

"And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house of the LORD."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1And the king sent, and they gathered unto him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem.
2And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house of the LORD.
3And the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes with all their heart and all their soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people stood to the covenant.
4And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, and the priests of the second order, and the keepers of the door, to bring forth out of the temple of the LORD all the vessels that were made for Baal, and for the grove, and for all the host of heaven: and he burned them without Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron, and carried the ashes of them unto Beth-el.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you prioritize listening to God's word?

2

What does reading scripture mean for you personally?

3

When have you felt a collective sense of community in worship?

Life Application

worship

Make a habit of reading scripture with others to deepen your faith.

community

Participate in group Bible studies to foster a sense of community.

Places in This Verse

house of the LORD(Temple in Jerusalem today)

The central place of worship where the covenant was read aloud to the people, reaffirming their commitment to God.

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