19 And he set the porters at the gates of the house of the Lord, that none which was unclean in any thing should enter in.

Other Translations of 2 Chronicles 23:19

New International Version

19 He also stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the Lord's temple so that no one who was in any way unclean might enter.

English Standard Version

19 He stationed the gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the Lord so that no one should enter who was in any way unclean

The Message

19 He also assigned security guards at the gates of God's Temple so that no one who was unprepared could enter

New King James Version

19 And he set the gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the Lord, so that no one who was in any way unclean should enter

New Living Translation

19 He also stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the Lord 's Temple to keep out those who for any reason were ceremonially unclean.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 23:19

Chapter Contents

Joash crowned, and Athaliah slain.

To look upon ourselves and each other as the Lord's people, should make us earnest in the discharge of our duty both to God and man. Thus was this happy revolution brought about, and the people rejoiced. When the Son of David is enthroned in the soul, all is quiet, and joyful. See 2 Kings 11.