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the LORD. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/30.htm">King James Bible</a> Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/30.htm">New King James Version</a> Also the hand of God was on Judah to give them singleness of heart to obey the command of the king and the leaders, at the word of the LORD. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The hand of God was also on Judah to give them one heart to do what the king and the princes commanded by the word of the LORD. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/30.htm">NASB 1995</a> The hand of God was also on Judah to give them one heart to do what the king and the princes commanded by the word of the LORD. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a> The hand of God was also on Judah to give them one heart to do what the king and the princes commanded by the word of the LORD. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The hand of God was also on Judah to give them one heart to do what the king and the princes commanded by the word of Yahweh. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Also the hand of God was on Judah to give them one heart to do that which the king and the officials had commanded by the word of the LORD. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Also, the power of God was at work in Judah to unite them to carry out the command of the king and his officials by the word of the LORD. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Also, the power of God was at work in Judah to unite them to carry out the command of the king and his officials by the word of the LORD. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/30.htm">American Standard Version</a> Also upon Judah came the hand of God to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the princes by the word of Jehovah. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God also made everyone in Judah eager to do what Hezekiah and his officials had commanded. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/30.htm">English Revised Version</a> Also in Judah was the hand of God to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the princes by the word of the LORD. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Also, God guided the people of Judah so that they united to carry out the command which the king and the leaders gave from the LORD's word. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/30.htm">Good News Translation</a> God was also at work in Judah and united the people in their determination to obey his will by following the commands of the king and his officials. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/30.htm">International Standard Version</a> God also poured out his grace throughout Judah, giving them a dedicated heart to do what the king and princes had decreed according to the message from the LORD. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/30.htm">NET Bible</a> In Judah God moved the people to unite and carry out the edict the king and the officers had issued at the LORD's command. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Also in Judah came the hand of God to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the leaders by the word of the LORD. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/30.htm">World English Bible</a> Also the hand of God came on Judah to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the princes by Yahweh’s word. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Also, in Judah the hand of God has been to give one heart to them to do the command of the king and of the heads in the matter of YHWH; <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Also, in Judah hath the hand of God been to give to them one heart to do the command of the king and of the heads, in the matter of Jehovah; <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Also in Judah was the hand of God to give to them one heart to do the commands of the king and the chiefs by the word of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the hand of God was in Juda, to give them one heart to do the word of the Lord, according to the commandment of the king, and of the princes. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Truly, the hand of God was working in Judah, to give them one heart, so that they would accomplish the word of the Lord, according to the precept of the king and of the rulers. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/30.htm">New American Bible</a> In Judah, however, the hand of God brought it about that the people were of one heart to carry out the command of the king and the princes by the word of the LORD. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The hand of God was also on Judah to give them one heart to do what the king and the officials commanded by the word of the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Nevertheless the rest of the men of these tribes humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem with the tribe of Judah. And the hand of God was upon them to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of his princes, according to the word of the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the rest of these tribes broke down in their hearts, and they came to Jerusalem with the tribe of the house of Yehuda, and the hand of LORD JEHOVAH was upon them to give them one heart to do the commandment of the King and of his Princes, according to the word of LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Also in Judah was the hand of God to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the princes by the word of the LORD. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the hand of the Lord was present to give them one heart to come, to do according to the commands of the king and of the princes, by the word of the Lord. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=7848" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/30.htm">Hezekiah Proclaims a Passover</a> …11Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem. 12<a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">Moreover,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yaḏ (N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">the power</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">on the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: bî·hū·ḏāh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">in Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: lā·ṯêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">to give them</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">to obey</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: miṣ·waṯ (N-fsc) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">the command</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: wə·haś·śā·rîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">and his officials</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: biḏ·ḇar (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">according to the word</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> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/2-13.htm">Philippians 2:13</a> For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. <a href="/ezra/1-1.htm">Ezra 1:1</a> In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: <a href="/acts/11-21.htm">Acts 11:21</a> The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. <a href="/nehemiah/2-12.htm">Nehemiah 2:12</a> I set out at night with a few men. I did not tell anyone what my God had laid on my heart to do for Jerusalem. The only animal with me was the one on which I was riding. <a href="/jeremiah/32-39.htm">Jeremiah 32:39</a> I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26-27</a> I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14</a> Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. <a href="/1_kings/18-37.htm">1 Kings 18:37</a> Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” <a href="/jeremiah/24-7.htm">Jeremiah 24:7</a> I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart. <a href="/psalms/110-3.htm">Psalm 110:3</a> Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth. <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Acts 2:46</a> With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a> And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. <a href="/deuteronomy/30-6.htm">Deuteronomy 30:6</a> The LORD your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, and you will love Him with all your heart and with all your soul, so that you may live. <a href="/hebrews/8-10.htm">Hebrews 8:10</a> For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. <a href="/isaiah/44-5.htm">Isaiah 44:5</a> One will say, ‘I belong to the LORD,’ another will call himself by the name of Jacob, and still another will write on his hand, ‘The LORD’s,’ and will take the name of Israel.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD.the hand of God<a href="/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">2 Chronicles 29:36</a> And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was done suddenly.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-18.htm">1 Chronicles 29:18,19</a> O LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their heart unto thee: … <a href="/ezra/7-27.htm">Ezra 7:27</a> Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem:the commandment<a href="/deuteronomy/4-2.htm">Deuteronomy 4:2,5,6</a> Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you… <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:2</a> For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.by the word<a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25</a> And he set the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, with psalteries, and with harps, according to the commandment of David, and of Gad the king's seer, and Nathan the prophet: for so was the commandment of the LORD by his prophets.<a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Acts 4:19</a> But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-16.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">Command</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-6.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-15.htm">Following</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-6.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-2.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-6.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-5.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-22.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-2.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-24.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-6.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">Unity</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-27.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/32-6.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-6.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-21.htm">Command</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-2.htm">Following</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-16.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-8.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-19.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-24.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-31.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/ezra/7-10.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-8.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-16.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-24.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Unity</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-10.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 30</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/30-1.htm">Hezekiah proclaims a solemn passover on the second month for Judah and Israel.</a> 13. <a href="/2_chronicles/30-13.htm">The assembly, having destroyed the altars of idolatry, keep the feast fourteen days</a> 27. <a href="/2_chronicles/30-27.htm">The priests and Levites bless the people</a> </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 "power of God" suggests a supernatural intervention, indicating that the people's actions were not merely human decisions but were guided by divine will. This reflects the biblical theme that God can move the hearts of people to fulfill His purposes, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/21.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a>, where the king's heart is in the hand of the Lord. Historically, Judah was the southern kingdom, and its people were often called to return to God amidst periods of idolatry and apostasy.to give them one heart The unity of heart among the people signifies a collective agreement and purpose, which is often seen as a sign of God's blessing and presence. In biblical terms, having "one heart" implies a shared commitment and focus, reminiscent of the early church in <a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32</a>, where believers were of one heart and soul. This unity was crucial for the success of religious reforms and revival, as division often led to failure and conflict.to obey the command of the king and his officials This obedience to the king and his officials underscores the importance of godly leadership. In the context of <a href="/2_chronicles/30.htm">2 Chronicles 30</a>, King Hezekiah was leading a religious reform, calling the people back to the worship of Yahweh and the observance of Passover. The king's command was aligned with God's law, showing the ideal relationship between divine authority and human governance. This reflects the biblical principle that leaders should guide people according to God's word, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/17-18.htm">Deuteronomy 17:18-20</a>.according to the word of the LORD This phrase emphasizes that the actions and commands were in accordance with divine revelation. The "word of the LORD" refers to the Scriptures and prophetic messages that guided Israel's religious and moral life. It highlights the importance of aligning human actions with God's revealed will, a theme prevalent throughout the Bible. This obedience to God's word is a type of Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law and the prophets, as stated in <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>. The alignment with God's word ensured that the reforms were not just political but deeply spiritual, aiming to restore true worship and covenant faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah</a> The king of Judah who initiated religious reforms and called for the celebration of the Passover. 2. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, where Hezekiah reigned and sought to bring the people back to the worship of Yahweh. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_hand_of_god.htm">The Hand of God</a> A metaphorical expression indicating God's influence and power in uniting the people. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_princes.htm">The Princes</a> Leaders and officials in Judah who supported Hezekiah's reforms. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_the_lord.htm">The Word of the LORD</a> The divine command or instruction that guided Hezekiah and the leaders in their actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_as_a_divine_gift.htm">Unity as a Divine Gift</a> True unity among believers is a work of God. Just as God gave Judah one heart, He can bring unity in the church today. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_word.htm">Obedience to God's Word</a> The people of Judah were united to follow the commands given by the word of the LORD. Our unity should also be grounded in obedience to Scripture. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_influence.htm">Leadership and Influence</a> Godly leadership, as demonstrated by Hezekiah and the princes, plays a crucial role in guiding people towards God's purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_divine_intervention.htm">The Role of Divine Intervention</a> Recognize that human efforts alone cannot achieve spiritual unity; it requires the hand of God moving among His people. <a href="/topical/c/celebrating_god's_faithfulness.htm">Celebrating God's Faithfulness</a> The context of this verse is the celebration of Passover, a reminder of God's deliverance. Regularly celebrate and remember God's faithfulness in your life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_30.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 30</a> <a href="/q/what_power_does_praying_together_hold.htm">What power does praying together hold?</a> <a href="/q/any_non-biblical_proof_of_absalom's_plot.htm">Are there extra-biblical or archaeological records confirming Absalom's conspiracy as detailed in 2 Samuel 15?</a> <a href="/q/does_military_imagery_conflict_with_christ.htm">2 Timothy 2:3-4 - Does using military imagery to describe Christian life conflict with Christ's teachings on peace and nonviolence elsewhere in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/does_zech._1_14-15_align_with_other_biblical_judgments.htm">How does the promised divine judgment in Zechariah 1:14-15 align with or contradict other biblical accounts of God's dealings with foreign nations?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/30.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Also in Judah . . . was.--Rather, Moreover upon Judah was the hand of God: a phrase here used of a Divine influence for good. (Comp. <a href="/ezra/8-22.htm" title="For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken to the king, saying, The hand of our God is on all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him.">Ezra 8:22</a>.) Elsewhere the phrase has the sense of judicial visitation; e.g., <a href="/exodus/9-3.htm" title="Behold, the hand of the LORD is on your cattle which is in the field, on the horses, on the asses, on the camels, on the oxen, and on the sheep: there shall be a very grievous murrain.">Exodus 9:3</a>.The commandment . . . by the word of the Lord.--Comp. the like phrase, <a href="/2_chronicles/29-15.htm" title="And they gathered their brothers, and sanctified themselves, and came, according to the commandment of the king, by the words of the LORD, to cleanse the house of the LORD.">2Chronicles 29:15</a>. The royal command was inspired by the word of the Lord through a prophet.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/30.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Also in Judah the hand of God was. Considering the difference of preposition, this expression can perhaps scarcely cite as its parallel <a href="/ezra/7-9.htm">Ezra 7:9</a>. "The hand of God" here means rather his effectual working, which effectual working produced a hearty unanimity, that contrasted well with the bearing of the northern tribes. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Also, גַּ֣ם (gam) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and the power יַ֣ד (yaḏ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of God הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative was הָֽיְתָה֙ (hā·yə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be on the people לָהֶ֖ם (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> in Judah בִּיהוּדָ֗ה (bî·hū·ḏāh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites to give them לָתֵ֥ת (lā·ṯêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set one אֶחָ֑ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first heart לֵ֣ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre to obey לַעֲשׂ֞וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make the command מִצְוַ֥ת (miṣ·waṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> Commandment of the king הַמֶּ֛לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king and his officials וְהַשָּׂרִ֖ים (wə·haś·śā·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince according to the word בִּדְבַ֥ר (biḏ·ḇar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 30:12 Also on Judah came the hand (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 30:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 30:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 30:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 30:13" /></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>