2 Chronicles 6:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 6:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 6:5 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Since the day that I brought forth my people out of the land of Egypt I chose no city among all the tribes of Israel to ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 6:5 — KJV
“Since the day that I brought forth my people out of the land of Egypt I chose no city among all the tribes of Israel to build an house in, that my name might be there; neither chose I any man to be a ruler over my people Israel:”
— 2 Chronicles 6:5 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 6:5 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 6:5
“Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:5: since, day, brought
“And now, O Lord our God, that hast brought thy people forth out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and hast gotten thee renown, as at this day; we have sinned, we have done wickedly. gotten...: Heb. made thee a name”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:5: day, brought, forth
“Whereas I have not dwelt in any house since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:5: since, day, brought
“Then will I cut off Israel out of the land which I have given them; and this house, which I have hallowed for my name, will I cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a proverb and a byword among all people:”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:5: people, land, among
“Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; I made a covenant with your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondmen, saying,”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:5: day, brought, forth
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