☀️ 2 Chronicles 36

2 Chronicles 36 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in his father’s place in Jerusalem.” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.

Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, “He did that which was evil in Yahweh his God’s sight. He didn’t humble himself before Jeremiah the prophet speaking from Yahweh’s mouth.” 2 Chronicles 36 opens with these words: “Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in his father’s place in Jerusalem.” The line to keep is 2 Chronicles 36:13: “He also rebelled against king Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God; but he stiffened his neck, and hardened his heart against turning to Yahweh, the…” Carry the word “rebelled” from that verse into the rest of the day.

The line worth learning out loud is 2 Chronicles 36:13: “He also rebelled against king Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God; but he stiffened his neck, and hardened his heart against turning to Yahweh, the God of Israel.” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.

What happens first in 2 Chronicles 36? Then try this: Read “He also rebelled against king Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God; but he stiffened his neck, and…” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.