2 Chronicles 24:21
2 Chronicles 24:21 in Multiple Translations
But they conspired against Zechariah, and by order of the king, they stoned him in the courtyard of the house of the LORD.
And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of the LORD.
And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of Jehovah.
But when they had made a secret design against him, he was stoned with stones, by the king's order, in the outer square of the Lord's house.
Then the leaders hatched a plot to kill Zechariah, and on the orders of the king they stoned him to death in the courtyard of the Lord's Temple.
Then they conspired against him and stoned him with stones at the commandement of the King, in the court of the house of the Lord.
And they conspire against him, and stone him with stones by the command of the king, in the court of the house of Jehovah,
They conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the LORD’s house.
And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of the LORD.
And they gathered themselves together against him, and stoned him at the king’s commandment in the court of the house of the Lord.
But the people planned to kill Zechariah. And the king joined them in doing it. The people killed Zechariah by throwing stones at him in the temple courtyard.
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2 Chronicles 24:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּקְשְׁר֣וּ
עָלָ֔י/ו
וַ/יִּרְגְּמֻ֥/הוּ
אֶ֖בֶן
בְּ/מִצְוַ֣ת
הַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ
בַּ/חֲצַ֖ר
בֵּ֥ית
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יִּקְשְׁר֣וּ
qâshar
H7194
to conspire
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
עָלָ֔י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
וַ/יִּרְגְּמֻ֥/הוּ
râgam
H7275
to stone
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
אֶ֖בֶן
ʼeben
H68
stone
N-fs
בְּ/מִצְוַ֣ת
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
Prep | N-fs
הַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
בַּ/חֲצַ֖ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Prep | N-cs
בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 24:21
וַ/יִּקְשְׁר֣וּ
qâshar
H7194
"to conspire"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this verb means to tie or bind something, like when God bound Isaac in Genesis 22:9. It can also mean to conspire or make an alliance, as in 2 Samuel 15:31. The KJV translates it as bind or conspire.
Definition: 1) to bind, tie, bind together, league together, conspire 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bind, confine 1a2) to league together, conspire 1b) (Niphal) to be bound, be bound up 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to bind on 1c2) to bind fast 1c3) to bind, tie 1c4) to bind to oneself 1d) (Pual) robust, vigorous (participle) 1e) (Hithpael) to conspire
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: bind (up), (make a) conspire(-acy, -ator), join together, knit, stronger, work (treason). See also: Genesis 30:41; 2 Kings 15:25; Proverbs 3:3.
עָלָ֔י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
וַ/יִּרְגְּמֻ֥/הוּ
râgam
H7275
"to stone"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
The Hebrew word 'râgam' means to stone someone, or kill them by throwing stones. It is used in the Bible to describe a form of punishment.
Definition: 1) to stone, slay or kill by stoning 1a) (Qal) to stone
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] certainly, stone. See also: Leviticus 20:2; Numbers 15:36; Ezekiel 23:47.
אֶ֖בֶן
ʼeben
H68
"stone"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a stone, which could be a rock, a weight, or even a precious gem. It is used to describe a variety of objects, from building materials to hailstones. The KJV translates it as stone or weight.
Definition: : weight 1) stone (large or small) 1a) common stone (in natural state) 1b) stone, as material 1b1) of tablets 1b2) marble, hewn stones 1c) precious stones, stones of fire 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon 1e) weight 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines 1i) (simile) 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity 1i3) commonness 1j) (metaph) 1j1) petrified with terror 1j2) perverse, hard heart
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). See also: Genesis 2:12; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 91:12.
בְּ/מִצְוַ֣ת
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
הַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
בַּ/חֲצַ֖ר
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Prep | N-cs
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 24:21
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 24:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 24:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:21
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:21
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:21
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 24:21
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 24:21
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 24:21
Context — The Wickedness of Joash
19Nevertheless, the LORD sent prophets to bring the people back to Him and to testify against them, but they would not listen.
20Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood up before the people and said to them, “This is what God says: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has forsaken you.’”
21But they conspired against Zechariah, and by order of the king, they stoned him in the courtyard of the house of the LORD.
22Thus King Joash failed to remember the kindness that Zechariah’s father Jehoiada had extended to him. Instead, Joash killed Jehoiada’s son. As he lay dying, Zechariah said, “May the LORD see this and call you to account.” 23In the spring, the army of Aram went to war against Joash. They entered Judah and Jerusalem and destroyed all the leaders of the people, and they sent all the plunder to their king in Damascus.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Acts 7:58–59 | They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” |
| 2 | Nehemiah 9:26 | But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 38:4–6 | Then the officials said to the king, “This man ought to die, for he is discouraging the warriors who remain in this city, as well as all the people, by speaking such words to them; this man is not seeking the well-being of these people, but their ruin.” “Here he is,” replied King Zedekiah. “He is in your hands, since the king can do nothing to stop you.” So they took Jeremiah and dropped him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guard. They lowered Jeremiah with ropes into the cistern, which had no water but only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 11:19 | For I was like a gentle lamb led to slaughter; I did not know that they had plotted against me: “Let us destroy the tree with its fruit; let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name may be remembered no more.” |
| 5 | Matthew 21:35 | But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. |
| 6 | Matthew 23:34–37 | Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute in town after town. And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. Truly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! |
| 7 | Jeremiah 18:18 | Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” |
2 Chronicles 24:21 Summary
This verse tells us about a prophet named Zechariah who spoke out against the king's disobedience to God, and as a result, the king had him stoned to death in the courtyard of the house of the LORD. This event shows how far the people had strayed from God's laws and how they were willing to silence those who spoke out against them, much like the warnings given in Deuteronomy 12:5-7. It also teaches us about the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity, and trusting in God's sovereignty, as encouraged in Proverbs 29:25. By looking at Zechariah's courage and faithfulness, we can learn to be brave and faithful in our own lives, even when it's hard, and trust that God will ultimately bring justice and righteousness, as seen in Psalm 37:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the king order Zechariah to be stoned?
The king, Joash, ordered Zechariah to be stoned because Zechariah spoke out against the king's disobedience to God, as seen in 2 Chronicles 24:20, where Zechariah says, 'Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper?'
What is the significance of Zechariah being stoned in the courtyard of the house of the LORD?
The location of Zechariah's death, in the courtyard of the house of the LORD, highlights the severity of the people's rebellion against God, as they were willing to commit such a heinous act in a place that was supposed to be holy, much like the warnings given in Deuteronomy 12:5-7 about the importance of treating God's house with reverence
How does this event relate to the overall story of 2 Chronicles?
This event marks a turning point in the reign of King Joash, as it shows his complete disregard for God's laws and his willingness to kill those who speak out against him, ultimately leading to God's judgment, as seen in 2 Chronicles 24:23-24, where the army of Aram comes against Judah and Jerusalem
What can we learn from Zechariah's courage in speaking out against the king?
Zechariah's courage in speaking out against the king, despite knowing the potential consequences, as seen in 2 Chronicles 24:20-21, teaches us about the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity, and trusting in God's sovereignty, as encouraged in Proverbs 29:25
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that we, like Zechariah, can speak out against injustice and stand up for what is right in our own communities?
- How can we, like Joash, be tempted to silence or reject those who speak truth to us, and what are the consequences of doing so?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of listening to and obeying God's word, as spoken through His prophets?
- How does Zechariah's death, and the subsequent judgment that falls on Joash, illustrate the principle that 'God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap' (Galatians 6:7-8)?
- In what ways can we apply the lesson of Zechariah's courage and faithfulness to our own lives, especially when faced with difficult circumstances or opposition?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 24:21
And they conspired against him,.... Consulted together to take away his life, and got the order of the king to do it: and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 24:21
And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of the LORD. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:21
They conspired, i. e. the people to whom he preached, who were easily corrupted by the examples of their apostate king and princes.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:21
2 Chronicles 24:21 And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of the LORD.Ver. 21. And stoned him with stones.] This is mercis mundi: this is the lot of downright dealing prophets, even the same as of hares that will needs give laws to lions: it is Aristotle’ s comparison. The post truly saith, “ Nihil est violentius aure tyranni. ” Tyrants are very touchy: Tange montes et fumigabunt, Touch those mountains, and they will smoke: none but silken words will down with them. Maneinellus, for his plain dealing in a sermon preached at Rome before Pope Alexander VI, had first his hands cut off, and then his tongue cut out, of which wound he died. Savanarola was served in like manner; so was Lambert, bishop of Trajectum, for reproving King Pipin, &c. Muleasses, king of Tunes, cruelly tortured to death the Manifet and Mesnar by whose means especially he had attained to the kingdom, grieving to see them live to whom he was so much beholden, and therefore rewarded them with such sharp punishment. Who knoweth but Joash might be of the same mind toward good Zechariah? See 2 Chronicles 23:11. In Politic.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:21
(21) And they conspired against him.—The conspiracy of 2 Chronicles 24:25 was the Divine recompense for this one. And stoned him.—The legal penalty of idolatry (Leviticus 20:2; Deuteronomy 17:2-5). At the commandment of the king.—Probably Zechariah’s words had been represented to Joash as treasonable. The Syrian invasion may have been already threatening, when his prophecy was uttered; and in that case it would be easy to allege against the prophet that his “wish was father to his thought.” (Comp. the similar case of Jeremiah, Jeremiah 32:1-5; and 1 Kings 21:8-13.) In the court of the house of the Lord.—There is little doubt that the allusion of Christ (Matthew 23:35; Luke 11:51) to the death of “Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the Temple and the altar,” refers to this murder. The altar stood in the court, before the Temple. Barachias (Berechiah) may have been Zechariah’s father, and Jehoiada his grandfather. Moreover the Lord appears to be thinking of the honourable burial of Jehoiada, in contrast with the murder of his son, in Matthew 23:29-32, verses which immediately precede the mention of Zacharias.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:21
Verse 21. Stoned him - at the commandment of the king] What a most wretched and contemptible man was this, who could imbrue his hands in the blood of a prophet of God, and the son of the man who had saved him from being murdered, and raised him to the throne! Alas, alas! Can even kings forget benefits? But when a man falls from God, the devil enters into him; and then he is capable of every species of cruelty.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 24:21
20–22 (no parallel in 2 Kin.). The Martyrdom of Zechariah This martyrdom is referred to by our Lord in Luke 11:51, “from the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zachariah who perished between the altar and the house,” i.e. “the temple” (cp. Matthew 23:35). As Chronicles is reckoned last in the Jewish Canon, “From Abel to Zachariah” practically includes the whole Old Testament. In the text of Matt. Zachariah is called “son of Barachiah” by a confusion with Zechariah the contemporary of Haggai.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 24:21
In the court of the house of the Lord - “Between the altar and the Temple,” or directly in front of the temple porch, if it be this Zechariah of whom our Lord speaks Matthew 23:35.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 24:21
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Cain and Abel (The First Murder) - Part 2 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of choosing between two opposing paths in the last days. They highlight the contrast between the biblical view of reality and |
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The Will of God - Part 3 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of having a vision and purpose in the Christian life. He uses the example of Nehemiah and the rebuilding of the wall to illustrate |
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Acts #8: The Church, Paul, the Local Aspect by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of learning practical lessons before trying to fulfill a vision from God. He uses the example of Saul, who became the apostle |
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The Great White Throne by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the Great White Throne Judgment, a solemn event where all of mankind will be brought before God for review. The sermon explores the judge who |
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(Acts) the Conversion of Saul by Brian Brodersen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the conversion of Saul, who was persecuting the early church. Saul's transformation from a fierce persecutor to a humble follower of Christ |
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Chief of Sinners by Joshua Daniel | This sermon by Joshua Daniel emphasizes the need for a deep understanding of sin, the significance of the cross in crucifying our old selves, and the call for moral responsibility |
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The Loss When a Soul Is Lost by Charles Finney | The preacher emphasizes the importance of believers putting aside their old ways and sinful behaviors, urging them to cease doing what they are accustomed to and to throw off these |