2 Chronicles 23:19

Verse

He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that nothing unclean could enter for any reason.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he set the porters at the gates of the house of Jehovah, that none that was unclean in anything should enter in.

And he put door-keepers at the doors of the Lord's house, to see that no one who was unclean in any way might come in.

He appointed also porters in the gates of the house of the Lord, that none who was unclean in any thing should enter in.

Free Bible Version

He placed gatekeepers at the entrances to the Lord's Temple, so that no one unclean for any reason could enter.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he set porters by the gates of ye house of the Lord, that none that was vncleane in any thing, should enter in.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he set the porters at the gates of the house of the LORD, that none which was unclean in any thing should enter in.

Translation for Translators

He also put guards at the gates of the temple in order that anyone who was unacceptable to God would not be allowed to enter.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jehoiada set guards at the gates of the house of Yahweh, so that no one that was unclean in any way should enter.

Noah Webster Bible

And he set the porters at the gates of the house of the LORD, that none who was unclean in any thing should enter.

World English Bible

He set the gatekeepers at the gates of Yahweh’s house, that no one who was unclean in anything should enter in.

Young's Literal Translation

and he stationeth the gatekeepers over the gates of the house of Jehovah, and the unclean in anything doth not go in.

Context

Jehoiada Restores the Worship of the LORD

¹⁸Moreover, Jehoiada put the oversight of the house of the LORD into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as is written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as ordained by David.¹⁹He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that nothing unclean could enter for any reason.

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

In this verse, we see the conclusion of the coronation of Joash as king of Judah. The priest Jehoiada ensured that Joash was anointed as king, and the people rejoiced at his appointment. This event marked a turning point in the history of Judah, as Joash's reign brought about a period of revival and restoration of the worship of the Lord. The unity between the king, the priest, and the people was crucial in establishing righteousness in the land and turning away from idolatry. Overall, this verse highlights the importance of godly leadership and the impact it can have on a nation.

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