2 Chronicles 3:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 3:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 3:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he reared up the pillars before the temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left; and called the name of..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 3:17 — KJV
“And he reared up the pillars before the temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left; and called the name of that on the right hand Jachin, and the name of that on the left Boaz. Jachin: that is, He shall establish Boaz: that is, In it is strength”
— 2 Chronicles 3:17 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 3:17 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 3:17
“And he set up the pillars in the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called the name thereof Jachin: and he set up the left pillar, and called the name thereof Boaz. Jachin: that is, He shall establish Boaz: that is, In it is strength”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 3:17: pillars, temple, right
“And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left. on which...: or, he leaned on them”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 3:17: pillars, one, right
“And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. Calvary: or, The place of a skull”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 3:17: one, right, hand
“And ye were now turned, and had done right in my sight, in proclaiming liberty every man to his neighbour; and ye had made a covenant before me in the house which is called by my name: now: Heb. to day which...: Heb. whereupon my name is called”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 3:17: before, one, right
“Go thee one way or other, either on the right hand, or on the left, whithersoever thy face is set. or on...: Heb. set thyself, take the left hand”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 3:17: one, right, hand
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