2 Chronicles 1:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 1:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 1:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 1:9 — KJV
“Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude. like...: Heb. much as the dust of the earth”
— 2 Chronicles 1:9 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 1:9 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 1:9
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 1:9: now, lord, god
“And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 1:9: now, lord, god
“Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me. fail...: Heb. be cut off unto thee a man from my sight so that: Heb. only if”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 1:9: now, lord, god
“Now therefore, O LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit upon the throne of Israel; yet so that thy children take heed to their way to walk in my law, as thou hast walked before me. There...: Heb. There shall not a man be cut off”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 1:9: now, lord, god
“And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. God...: Heb. Let the king live”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 1:9: lord, god, let
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