2 Chronicles 7:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 7:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 7:12 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to mys..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 7:12 — KJV
“And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice.”
— 2 Chronicles 7:12 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 7:12 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 7:12
“Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem in mount Moriah, where the LORD appeared unto David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite. where...: or, which was seen of David his father Ornan: also called, Araunah”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:12: lord, appeared, solomon
“Only the people sacrificed in high places, because there was no house built unto the name of the LORD, until those days.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:12: lord, place, house
“And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:12: lord, solomon, place
“In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:12: lord, appeared, solomon
“That thine eyes may be open toward this house night and day, even toward the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer which thy servant shall make toward this place. toward this place: or, in this place”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:12: night, prayer, place
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