2 Chronicles 2:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 2:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 2:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 2:1 — KJV
“And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.”
— 2 Chronicles 2:1 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 2:1 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 2:1
“And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God:”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 2:1: solomon, build, house
“And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem: do thou...: or, get thee riches, or, power be famous: Heb. proclaim thy name”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 2:1: build, house, name
“He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 2:1: build, house, name
“And Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh's daughter, and brought her into the city of David, until he had made an end of building his own house, and the house of the LORD, and the wall of Jerusalem round about.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 2:1: solomon, build, house
“Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 2:1: build, house, name
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