2 Chronicles 20:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 20:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 20:21 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 20:21 — KJV
“And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever. that...: Heb. praisers”
— 2 Chronicles 20:21 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 20:21 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 20:21
“It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 20:21: singers, lord, praise
“And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood. by their...: Heb. by their hand”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 20:21: lord, praise, before
“And all the people of the land went into the house of Baal, and brake it down; his altars and his images brake they in pieces thoroughly, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD. officers: Heb. offices”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 20:21: people, appointed, lord
“And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 20:21: people, lord, praise
“Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Praise...: Heb. Hallelujah”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 20:21: lord, praise, mercy
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