2 Chronicles 33:5

What does 2 Chronicles 33:5 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Chronicles 33:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of Jehovah.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of Jehovah.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he made altars for all the stars of heaven in the two outer squares of the house of the Lord.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he buildeth altars to all the host of the heavens in the two courts of the house of Jehovah.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he built them for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he built altars to all the host of heaven in both courts of the house of Jehovah.

Context

v.4And he built altars in the house of Jehovah, whereof Jehovah said, In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever.

v.5This passage

v.6He also made his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom; and he practised augury, and used enchantments, and practised sorcery, and dealt with them that had familiar spirits, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of Jehovah, to provoke him to anger.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Jeremiah 32:34

    But they set their abominations in the house which is called by my name, to defile it.

  • 2 Chronicles 4:9

    Furthermore he made the court of the priests, and the great court, and doors for the court, and overlaid the doors of them with brass.

  • Ezekiel 8:7

    And he brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, behold, a hole in the wall.

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