Devine Scripture

2 Chronicles 6:17

2 Chronicles chapter 6 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now therefore, O Jehovah, the God of Israel, let thy word be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Now then, O Lord God of Israel, let thy word be verified, which thou hast spoken unto thy servant David.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now therefore, O Jehovah, the God of Israel, let thy word be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David.

Context

v.16Now therefore, O Jehovah, the God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel, if only thy children take heed to their way, to walk in my law as thou hast walked before me.

v.17This passage

v.18But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have builded!

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Exodus 24:10

    and they saw the God of Israel; and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of sapphire stone, and as it were the very heaven for clearness.

  • Jeremiah 11:5

    that I may establish the oath which I sware unto your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as at this day. Then answered I, and said, Amen, O Jehovah.

  • Isaiah 45:3

    and I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that it is I, Jehovah, who call thee by thy name, even the God of Israel.

  • Isaiah 41:17

    The poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst; I, Jehovah, will answer them, I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

  • 2 Chronicles 6:4

    And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hands fulfilled it, saying,

  • 2 Samuel 7:25

    And now, O Jehovah God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, confirm thou it for ever, and do as thou hast spoken.