2 Chronicles 6:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 6:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 6:12 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 6:12 — KJV
“And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:”
— 2 Chronicles 6:12 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 6:12 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 6:12
“And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:12: stood, before, altar
“And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:12: before, altar, lord
“And Moses spake unto Aaron, Say unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, Come near before the LORD: for he hath heard your murmurings.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:12: before, lord, congregation
“In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: it shall be a statute for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:12: before, lord, congregation
“And thou shalt receive them of their hands, and burn them upon the altar for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour before the LORD: it is an offering made by fire unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:12: before, altar, lord
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