2 Chronicles 7:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 7:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 7:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 7:9 — KJV
“And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. a solemn...: Heb. a restraint”
— 2 Chronicles 7:9 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 7:9 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 7:9
“Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the manner. a solemn...: Heb. a restraint”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:9: eighth, day, solemn
“Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein. solemn...: Heb. day of restraint”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:9: eighth, day, made
“Six days thou shalt eat unleavened bread: and on the seventh day shall be a solemn assembly to the LORD thy God: thou shalt do no work therein. solemn...: Heb. restraint”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:9: day, solemn, assembly
“So he offered upon the altar which he had made in Bethel the fifteenth day of the eighth month, even in the month which he had devised of his own heart; and ordained a feast unto the children of Israel: and he offered upon the altar, and burnt incense. offered...: or, went up to the altar, etc and burnt...: Heb. to burn incense”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:9: eighth, day, made
“And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:9: day, made, kept
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