2 Chronicles 29:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 29:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 29:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now they began on the first day of the first month to sanctify, and on the eighth day of the month came they to the porc..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 29:17 — KJV
“Now they began on the first day of the first month to sanctify, and on the eighth day of the month came they to the porch of the LORD: so they sanctified the house of the LORD in eight days; and in the sixteenth day of the first month they made an end.”
— 2 Chronicles 29:17 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 29:17 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 29:17
“Also in the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when ye have gathered in the fruit of the land, ye shall keep a feast unto the LORD seven days: on the first day shall be a sabbath, and on the eighth day shall be a sabbath.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 29:17: first, day, month
“When a bullock, or a sheep, or a goat, is brought forth, then it shall be seven days under the dam; and from the eighth day and thenceforth it shall be accepted for an offering made by fire unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 29:17: day, eighth, lord
“Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein. solemn...: Heb. day of restraint”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 29:17: day, eighth, lord
“And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month Zif, which is the second month, that he began to build the house of the LORD. began...: Heb. built”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 29:17: began, month, came
“Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 29:17: now, came, lord
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