2 Chronicles 33:4

4 He built altars in the temple of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.”

2 Chronicles 33:4 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
4 Also he built altars in the house of the LORD, whereof the LORD had said, In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever.
English Standard Version (ESV)
4 And he built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, "In Jerusalem shall my name be forever."
New Living Translation (NLT)
4 He built pagan altars in the Temple of the LORD, the place where the LORD had said, “My name will remain in Jerusalem forever.”
The Message Bible (MSG)
4 He built shrines to the cosmic powers and placed them in both courtyards of The Temple of God,
American Standard Version (ASV)
4 And he built altars in the house of Jehovah, whereof Jehovah said, In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
4 He built altars in the LORD's temple, where the LORD had said, "My name will be in Jerusalem forever."
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
4 He built altars in the Lord's temple, where the Lord had said: "Jerusalem is where My name will remain forever."
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
4 He built altars in the LORD's temple. The LORD had said about his temple, "My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever."

2 Chronicles 33:4 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 21:4

(See Gill on 2 Kings 21:4)

2 Chronicles 33:4 In-Context

2 He did evil in the eyes of the LORD, following the detestable practices of the nations the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.
3 He rebuilt the high places his father Hezekiah had demolished; he also erected altars to the Baals and made Asherah poles. He bowed down to all the starry hosts and worshiped them.
4 He built altars in the temple of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.”
5 In both courts of the temple of the LORD, he built altars to all the starry hosts.
6 He sacrificed his children in the fire in the Valley of Ben Hinnom, practiced divination and witchcraft, sought omens, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did much evil in the eyes of the LORD, arousing his anger.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 2 Chronicles 7:16
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