2 Chronicles 31 in the early church
[LXX: 2 Paralipomenon; Vulgate: 2 Paralipomenon]
4 passages quote, allude to, or echo 2 Chronicles 31, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.
2 Chronicles 31:1
When all this had ended, the Israelites in attendance went out to the cities of Judah and broke up the sacred pillars, chopped down the Asherah poles, and tore down the high places and altars throughout Judah and Benjamin, as well as in Ephraim and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the Israelites returned to their cities, each to his own property.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Chr 31:1 | Commentary on Isaiah 3, Tome 4, part 12 · Cyril of Alexandria | allusion, medium confidence | before ca. 428 (probably 420s) |
| 2 Chr 31:1 | 2 Chronicles, question 1 · Theodoret of Cyrus | allusion, high confidence | ca. 453 |
2 Chronicles 31:2
Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Chr 31:2 | 2 Chronicles, question 1 · Theodoret of Cyrus | allusion, high confidence | ca. 453 |
2 Chronicles 31:4
Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Chr 31:4 | 2 Chronicles, question 1 · Theodoret of Cyrus | allusion, high confidence | ca. 453 |