2 Chronicles 6:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 6:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 6:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But the LORD said to David my father, Forasmuch as it was in thine heart to build an house for my name, thou didst well ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 6:8 — KJV
“But the LORD said to David my father, Forasmuch as it was in thine heart to build an house for my name, thou didst well in that it was in thine heart:”
— 2 Chronicles 6:8 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 6:8 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 6:8
“And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.”
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“And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”
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“The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head;”
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“Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.”
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“And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name. purpose: Heb. say”
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