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2 Chronicles 36:13-15
New English Translation
2 Chronicles 36:13-15
New English Translation
13 He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him vow allegiance[a] in the name of God. He was stubborn and obstinate, and refused to return[b] to the Lord God of Israel. 14 All the leaders of the priests and people became more unfaithful and committed the same horrible sins practiced by the nations.[c] They defiled the Lord’s temple which he had consecrated in Jerusalem.
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15 The Lord God of their ancestors[d] continually warned them through his messengers,[e] for he felt compassion for his people and his dwelling place.
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- 2 Chronicles 36:13 tn Or “made him swear an oath.”
- 2 Chronicles 36:13 tn Heb “and he stiffened his neck and strengthened his heart from returning.”
- 2 Chronicles 36:14 tn Heb “like all the abominable practices of the nations.”
- 2 Chronicles 36:15 tn Heb “fathers.”
- 2 Chronicles 36:15 tn Heb “and the Lord God of their fathers sent against them by the hand of his messengers, getting up early and sending.”
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