2 Chronicles 9:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 9:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 9:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, to be king for the LORD thy God: because..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 9:8 — KJV
“Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, to be king for the LORD thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.”
— 2 Chronicles 9:8 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 9:8 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 9:8
“Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 9:8: blessed, lord, god
“Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 9:8: lord, throne, king
“Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, who was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did outlandish women cause to sin.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 9:8: god, king, loved
“And say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will send and take Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant, and will set his throne upon these stones that I have hid; and he shall spread his royal pavilion over them.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 9:8: lord, god, set
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 9:8: blessed, lord, god
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