Devine Scripture

2 Chronicles 6:2

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

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But I have built thee a house of habitation, and a place for thee to dwell in for ever.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But I have built thee a house of habitation, and a place for thee to dwell in for ever.

Context

v.1Then spake Solomon, Jehovah hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

v.2This passage

v.3And the king turned his face, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 132:5

    Until I find out a place for Jehovah, A tabernacle for the Mighty One of Jacob.

  • 1 Chronicles 22:10

    He shall build a house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.

  • Hebrews 9:11

    But Christ having come a high priest of the good things to come, through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation,

  • 1 Chronicles 28:6

    And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts; for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.

  • 2 Samuel 7:13

    He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

  • 2 Chronicles 2:4

    Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of Jehovah my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him incense of sweet spices, and for the continual showbread, and for the burnt-offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the set feasts of Jehovah our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel.