2 Chronicles 20:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 20:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 20:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy p..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 20:9 — KJV
“If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.”
— 2 Chronicles 20:9 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 20:9 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 20:9
“And he shall dwell in that city, until he stand before the congregation for judgment, and until the death of the high priest that shall be in those days: then shall the slayer return, and come unto his own city, and unto his own house, unto the city from whence he fled.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 20:9: judgment, stand, before
“When they fast, I will not hear their cry; and when they offer burnt offering and an oblation, I will not accept them: but I will consume them by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 20:9: sword, pestilence, famine
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Smite with thine hand, and stamp with thy foot, and say, Alas for all the evil abominations of the house of Israel! for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 20:9: evil, sword, pestilence
“And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 20:9: judgment, before, name
“And the man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken unto the priest that standeth to minister there before the LORD thy God, or unto the judge, even that man shall die: and thou shalt put away the evil from Israel. and will...: Heb. not to hearken”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 20:9: evil, stand, before
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