2 Chronicles 29:24 Meaning and Explanation
“And the priests killed them, and they made reconciliation with their blood upon the altar, to make an atonement for all Israel: for the king commanded that the burnt offering and the sin offering should be made for all Israel.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Through the priests' work, atonement is made for all Israel through the sacrifices.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 29:24
The efficacy of the sacrificial atonement.
What Does 2 Chronicles 29:24 Mean?
The language of 'made reconciliation' points to the central purpose of the sin offering: restoring right relationship between God and His people. The blood applied to the altar was understood as the means of this reconciliation—the death of the substitute animal accomplished what the sinners could not. This restoration was not partial but 'for all Israel,' including the entire nation in the scope of atonement.
Hezekiah's command that both burnt offerings and sin offerings be made shows his comprehensive approach. Sin offerings addressed guilt and violation; burnt offerings expressed total consecration and devotion. Together they represented full rededication.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 29:24
What does 2 Chronicles 29:24 mean?
Through the priests' work, atonement is made for all Israel through the sacrifices.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 29:24?
The efficacy of the sacrificial atonement.