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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/33.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/33.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />In both courts of the temple of the LORD, he built altars to all the starry hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He built these altars for all the powers of the heavens in both courtyards of the LORD’s Temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He built altars for all the heavenly lights in the two courtyards of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Indeed, he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He built altars to all the stars in the sky in both courtyards of the LORD’s temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He built altars to the whole heavenly host in both courtyards of the LORD&#8217s temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and the stars. He placed these altars in both courtyards of the temple <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />In the two courtyards of the LORD's temple, he built altars for the entire army of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In the two courtyards of the Temple he built altars for the worship of the stars. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He built altars for all the armies of heaven in the two courtyards of the LORD's Temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In the two courtyards of the LORD's temple he built altars for all the stars in the sky.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He built altars for all the army of the sky in the two courts of Yahweh’s house. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he builds altars for all the host of the heavens in the two courts of the house of YHWH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he buildeth altars to all the host of the heavens in the two courts of the house of Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will build altars to all the army of the heavens in the two enclosures of the house of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he built them for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But he built these for the entire army of heaven, in the two courts of the house of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and he built altars to the whole host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he built altars to all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/33-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=8816" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/33.htm">Manasseh Reigns in Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.” <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: biš·tê (Prep-b:: Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">In both</a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: ḥaṣ·rō·wṯ (N-cpc) -- A yard, a hamlet.">courtyards</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: way·yi·ḇen (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">he built</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: miz·bə·ḥō·wṯ (N-mp) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">altars</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">to all</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā (N-csc) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">the host</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·mā·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">of heaven.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>He sacrificed his sons in the fire in the Valley of Hinnom. He practiced sorcery, divination, and witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/21-5.htm">2 Kings 21:5</a></span><br />In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-12.htm">2 Kings 23:12</a></span><br />He pulled down the altars that the kings of Judah had set up on the roof near the upper chamber of Ahaz, and the altars that Manasseh had set up in the two courtyards of the house of the LORD. The king pulverized them there and threw their dust into the Kidron Valley.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/19-13.htm">Jeremiah 19:13</a></span><br />The houses of Jerusalem and the houses of the kings of Judah will be defiled like that place, Topheth—all the houses on whose rooftops they burned incense to all the host of heaven and poured out drink offerings to other gods.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/1-5.htm">Zephaniah 1:5</a></span><br />those who bow on the rooftops to worship the host of heaven, those who bow down and swear by the LORD but also swear by Milcom,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-16.htm">2 Kings 17:16</a></span><br />They abandoned all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves two cast idols of calves and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the host of heaven and served Baal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-19.htm">Deuteronomy 4:19</a></span><br />When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-3.htm">Deuteronomy 17:3</a></span><br />and going to worship other gods, bowing down to them or to the sun or moon or any of the host of heaven—which I have forbidden—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/8-2.htm">Jeremiah 8:2</a></span><br />They will be exposed to the sun and moon, and to all the host of heaven which they have loved, served, followed, consulted, and worshiped. Their bones will not be gathered up or buried, but will become like dung lying on the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-29.htm">Jeremiah 32:29</a></span><br />And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come in, set it on fire, and burn it, along with the houses of those who provoked Me to anger by burning incense to Baal on their rooftops and by pouring out drink offerings to other gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/8-16.htm">Ezekiel 8:16</a></span><br />So He brought me to the inner court of the house of the LORD, and there at the entrance to the temple of the LORD, between the portico and the altar, were about twenty-five men with their backs to the temple of the LORD and their faces toward the east; and they were bowing to the east in worship of the sun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-42.htm">Acts 7:42-43</a></span><br />But God turned away from them and gave them over to the worship of the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the prophets: ‘Did you bring Me sacrifices and offerings forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel? / You have taken along the tabernacle of Molech and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-25.htm">Romans 1:25</a></span><br />They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/4-8.htm">Galatians 4:8</a></span><br />Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/9-20.htm">Revelation 9:20</a></span><br />Now the rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the works of their hands. They did not stop worshiping demons and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood, which cannot see or hear or walk.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Revelation 21:8</a></span><br />But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">in the two</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/4-9.htm">2 Chronicles 4:9</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/32-34.htm">Jeremiah 32:34,35</a></b></br> But they set their abominations in the house, which is called by my name, to defile it… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/8-7.htm">Ezekiel 8:7-18</a></b></br> And he brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, behold a hole in the wall… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/33-4.htm">Altars</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">Buildeth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-4.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-5.htm">Courts</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-20.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-21.htm">Outer</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-5.htm">Squares</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">Starry</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-23.htm">Stars</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-4.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/33-15.htm">Altars</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-11.htm">Army</a> <a href="/job/27-18.htm">Buildeth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-14.htm">Built</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-16.htm">Courts</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-23.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/ezra/1-2.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-11.htm">Host</a> <a href="/job/10-17.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-14.htm">Outer</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-15.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/job/24-20.htm">Squares</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Starry</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-21.htm">Stars</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-15.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">Manasseh's wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">He sets up idolatry, and will not be admonished</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-11.htm">He is carried into Babylon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-12.htm">Upon his prayer to God he is released and puts down idolatry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-18.htm">His acts</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-20.htm">He dying, Amon succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-21.htm">who is slain by his servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-25.htm">The murderers being slain, Josiah succeeds him</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The temple had two main courtyards: the inner court, where the priests performed their duties, and the outer court, accessible to the general public. The significance of these courtyards lies in their sanctity and purpose, as they were meant for the worship of Yahweh alone. The act of building altars in these sacred spaces indicates a severe violation of the temple's intended use. This desecration reflects a broader pattern of apostasy during the reign of King Manasseh, who led Judah into idolatry. The temple, originally constructed by Solomon, was a symbol of God's presence among His people, and its defilement was a direct affront to the covenant relationship between God and Israel.<p><b>he built altars to all the host of heaven</b><br>The "host of heaven" refers to celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, and stars, which were often deified in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Building altars to these entities indicates the adoption of astral worship, a practice condemned in <a href="/deuteronomy/4-19.htm">Deuteronomy 4:19 and 17</a>:3. This idolatry was a direct violation of the first commandment, which prohibits the worship of any gods other than Yahweh. Manasseh's actions reflect the influence of surrounding pagan nations and their religious practices, which were often syncretized with Israelite worship during periods of spiritual decline. The construction of these altars within the temple courtyards signifies a profound spiritual corruption, as it represents the replacement of Yahweh's worship with that of created entities. This act of idolatry is a recurring theme in the history of Israel and Judah, often leading to divine judgment and calls for repentance by the prophets.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/manasseh.htm">Manasseh</a></b><br>The king of Judah who reigned for 55 years and is known for his idolatrous practices, including building altars to celestial bodies in the temple of the LORD.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_the_lord.htm">The House of the LORD</a></b><br>Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was the central place of worship for the Israelites and where God's presence was believed to dwell.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/altars_to_the_host_of_heaven.htm">Altars to the Host of Heaven</a></b><br>Manasseh constructed altars dedicated to the worship of celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars, which was a direct violation of God's commandments.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/courtyards_of_the_temple.htm">Courtyards of the Temple</a></b><br>The temple had multiple courtyards, and Manasseh's actions defiled these sacred spaces by introducing idolatrous worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/idolatry_in_judah.htm">Idolatry in Judah</a></b><br>This event is part of a broader account of idolatry in Judah, which led to spiritual decline and eventual judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_idolatry.htm">The Danger of Idolatry</a></b><br>Idolatry leads to spiritual decay and separation from God. Manasseh's actions serve as a warning against placing anything above God in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sanctity_of_worship_spaces.htm">The Sanctity of Worship Spaces</a></b><br>The temple was a sacred place dedicated to the worship of Yahweh. We must respect and honor places of worship, ensuring they remain dedicated to God alone.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a></b><br>Despite Manasseh's grave sins, his account later includes repentance. This teaches us that no matter how far we stray, God offers forgiveness if we genuinely repent.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/influence_of_leadership.htm">Influence of Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders have a profound impact on the spiritual direction of their people. Manasseh's idolatry led Judah astray, reminding us of the responsibility leaders have to guide others toward God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_cultural_influences.htm">Guarding Against Cultural Influences</a></b><br>Manasseh's idolatry was influenced by surrounding nations. We must be vigilant against cultural pressures that lead us away from biblical truths.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/archaeological_proof_for_2_kings_21_3-9.htm">Is there any archaeological proof supporting the extensive idolatrous practices detailed in 2 Kings 21:3-9?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_14_8-17_and_2_sam_5.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_manasseh's_repentance.htm">How do we reconcile Manasseh's repentance in 2 Chronicles 33:13 with 2 Kings 21, which does not mention his conversion or release from captivity at all?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/33-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">In both</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּשְׁתֵּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(biš·tê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Number - fdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">courtyards</span><br /><span class="heb">חַצְר֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ḥaṣ·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> </span><span class="str2">A yard, a hamlet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּית־</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he built</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּ֥בֶן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yi·ḇen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">altars</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְבְּח֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(miz·bə·ḥō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> </span><span class="str2">An altar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the host</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of heaven.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשָּׁמָ֑יִם</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šā·mā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/33-5.htm">2 Chronicles 33:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/33-5.htm">2 Chronicles 33:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/33-5.htm">2 Chronicles 33:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/33-5.htm">2 Chronicles 33:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/33-5.htm">2 Chronicles 33:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/33-5.htm">2 Chronicles 33:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/33-5.htm">2 Chronicles 33:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/33-5.htm">2 Chronicles 33:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/33-5.htm">2 Chronicles 33:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/33-5.htm">2 Chronicles 33:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/33-5.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 33:5 He built altars for all the army (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 33:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 33:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 33:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 33:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>