2 Chronicles 6:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 6:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 6:23 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then hear thou from heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, by requiting the wicked, by recompensing his way upon his ow..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 6:23 — KJV
“Then hear thou from heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, by requiting the wicked, by recompensing his way upon his own head; and by justifying the righteous, by giving him according to his righteousness.”
— 2 Chronicles 6:23 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 6:23 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 6:23
“Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:23: then, hear, heaven
“They that are delivered from the noise of archers in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the LORD, even the righteous acts toward the inhabitants of his villages in Israel: then shall the people of the LORD go down to the gates. righteous...: Heb. righteousnesses”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:23: then, hear, own
“Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, that thou teach them the good way wherein they should walk, and give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:23: then, hear, heaven
“Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:23: then, hear, heaven
“The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. direct: Heb. rectify”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:23: wicked, way, own
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