19 Nevertheless, he sent them prophets(A) to bring them back to the Lord; they admonished them, but the people would not listen.(B)

20 The Spirit of God enveloped[a](C) Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood above the people and said to them, “This is what God says, ‘Why are you transgressing the Lord’s commands so that you do not prosper?(D) Because you have abandoned the Lord, he has abandoned you.’”(E) 21 But they conspired against him and stoned him at the king’s command in the courtyard of the Lord’s temple.(F)

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  1. 24:20 Lit clothed

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