Font Size
2 Chronicles 23:6-8
New Century Version
2 Chronicles 23:6-8
New Century Version
6 Don’t let anyone come into the Temple of the Lord except the priests and Levites who serve. They may come because they have been made ready to serve the Lord, but all the others must do the job the Lord has given them. 7 The Levites must stay near the king, each man with his weapon in his hand. If anyone tries to enter the Temple, kill him. Stay close to the king when he goes in and when he goes out.”
Joash Becomes King
8 The Levites and all the people of Judah obeyed everything Jehoiada the priest had commanded. He did not excuse anyone from the groups of the priests. So each commander took his men who came on duty on the Sabbath with those who went off duty on the Sabbath.
Read full chapter
New Century Version (NCV)
The Holy Bible, New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Bible Gateway Recommends
Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan - eBook
Our Price: $13.49
NCV Mom's Bible: God's Wisdom for Mothers - eBook
Our Price: $13.99
NCV Grace for the Moment Daily Bible - Slightly Imperfect
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $11.04
Save: $8.95 (45%)