2 Chronicles 36:16

Conservative English Version

But the people only laughed and insulted these prophets. They ignored what the LORD God was trying to tell them, until he finally became so angry that nothing could stop him from punishing Judah and Jerusalem.

Cross References

2 Kings 2:23

Elisha left and headed toward Bethel. Along the way some boys started making fun of him by shouting, "Go away, baldy! Get out of here!"

1 Chronicles 19:4

Hanun arrested David's officials and had their beards shaved off and their robes cut off just below the waist, and then he sent them away.

2 Chronicles 24:19

but he still sent prophets who warned them to turn back to him. The people refused to listen.

2 Chronicles 30:10

The messengers went to every town in Ephraim and West Manasseh as far north as the territory of Zebulun, but everyone laughed and insulted them.

Ezra 5:12

We were told that their people had made God angry, and he let them be captured by Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian king who took them away as captives to Babylonia. Nebuchadnezzar tore down their temple,

Nehemiah 9:26

In spite of this, they rebelled and disobeyed your laws. They killed your prophets, who warned them to turn back to you, and they cursed your name.

Nehemiah 9:30

For years, you were patient, and your Spirit warned them with messages spoken by your prophets. Still they refused to listen, and you handed them over to their enemies.

Psalm 35:16

Worthless people make fun and never stop laughing.

Psalm 74:1

(A special psalm by Asaph.) Our God, why have you completely rejected us? Why are you so angry with the ones you care for?

Proverbs 29:1

If you keep being stubborn after many warnings, you will suddenly discover you have gone too far.

Proverbs 6:15

But they will be struck by sudden disaster and left without a hope.

Isaiah 28:22

So you had better stop sneering or you will be in worse shape than ever before. I heard the LORD All-Powerful threaten the whole country with destruction.

Isaiah 5:4

What more could I have done for my vineyard? I hoped for sweet grapes, but bitter grapes were all that grew.

Isaiah 57:4

Who are you making fun of? Who are you sneering at? Look how your sins have made fools of you.

Isaiah 65:12

Your luck will end! I will see to it that you are slaughtered with swords. You refused to answer when I called out; you paid no attention to my instructions. Instead, you did what I hated, knowing it was wrong.

Jeremiah 13:10

The people of Judah are evil and stubborn. So instead of listening to me, they do whatever they want and even worship other gods. When I am finished with these people, they will be good for nothing, just like this pair of shorts.

Jeremiah 20:7

You tricked me, LORD, and I was really fooled. You are stronger than I am, and you have defeated me. People never stop sneering and insulting me.

Jeremiah 20:8

You have let me announce only destruction and death. Your message has brought me nothing but insults and trouble.

Jeremiah 30:12

The LORD said: My people, you are wounded and near death.

Jeremiah 32:3

Zedekiah had ordered me to be held there because I told everyone that the LORD had said: I am the LORD, and I am about to let the king of Babylonia conquer Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 32:33

(SEE 32:30)

Jeremiah 38:6

Then they took me back to the courtyard of the palace guards and let me down with ropes into the well that belonged to Malchiah, the king's son. There was no water in the well, and I sank down in the mud.

Jeremiah 42:18

I, the LORD, was angry with the people of Jerusalem and punished them. And if you go to Egypt, I will be angry and punish you the same way. You will never again see your homeland. People will be horrified at what I do to you, and they will use the name of your city as a curse word.

Daniel 9:6

We have ignored the message your servants the prophets spoke to our kings, our leaders, our ancestors, and everyone else.

Leviticus 26:15

(SEE 26:14)

Matthew 23:34

I will send prophets and wise people and experts in the Law of Moses to you. But you will kill them or nail them to a cross or beat them in your meeting places or chase them from town to town.

Matthew 5:12

Be happy and excited! You will have a great reward in heaven. People did these same things to the prophets who lived long ago.

Luke 16:14

The Pharisees really loved money. So when they heard what Jesus said, they made fun of him.

Luke 18:32

He will be handed over to foreigners, who will make fun of him, mistreat him, and spit on him.

Luke 23:11

Herod and his soldiers made fun of Jesus and insulted him. They put a fine robe on him and sent him back to Pilate.

Luke 23:36

The soldiers made fun of Jesus and brought him some wine.

Luke 6:23

Long ago your own people did these same things to the prophets. So when this happens to you, be happy and jump for joy! You will have a great reward in heaven.

Acts 13:41

"Look, you people who make fun of God! Be amazed and disappear. I will do something today that you won't believe, even if someone tells you about it!"

Acts 17:32

As soon as the people heard Paul say that a man had been raised from death, some of them started laughing. Others said, "We will hear you talk about this some other time."

Acts 2:13

Others made fun of the Lord's followers and said, "They are drunk."

Acts 7:52

Is there one prophet that your ancestors didn't mistreat? They killed the prophets who told about the coming of the One Who Obeys God. And now you have turned against him and killed him.

1 Thessalonians 4:8

So if you don't obey these rules, you are not really disobeying us. You are disobeying God, who gives you his Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 11:36

Others were made fun of and beaten with whips, and some were chained in jail.

Judges 2:17

In years gone by, the Israelites had been faithful to the LORD, but now they were quick to be unfaithful and to refuse even to listen to these judges. The Israelites would disobey the LORD, and instead of worshiping him, they would worship other gods.