2 Chronicles 7:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 7:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 7:22 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them forth out of the land o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 7:22 — KJV
“And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them.”
— 2 Chronicles 7:22 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 7:22 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 7:22
“And they shall answer, Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have taken hold upon other gods, and have worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath the LORD brought upon them all this evil.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:22: because, forsook, lord
“And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the LORD to anger.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:22: forsook, lord, god
“And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn you away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee. to turn...: Heb. revolt against the LORD”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:22: because, lord, god
“Then men shall say, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD God of their fathers, which he made with them when he brought them forth out of the land of Egypt:”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:22: because, lord, god
“Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:22: lord, god, fathers
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