2 Chronicles 26:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 26:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 26:5 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LO..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 26:5 — KJV
“And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper. in the visions...: Heb. in the seeing of God”
— 2 Chronicles 26:5 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 26:5 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 26:5
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 26:5: god, days, understanding
“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 26:5: god, understanding, lord
“And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. came...: Heb. clothed”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 26:5: god, zechariah, lord
“And Josiah took away all the abominations out of all the countries that pertained to the children of Israel, and made all that were present in Israel to serve, even to serve the LORD their God. And all his days they departed not from following the LORD, the God of their fathers. present: Heb. found from...: Heb. from after”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 26:5: god, days, lord
“And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. made: Heb. builded”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 26:5: god, lord, made
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