2 Chronicles 20:8 asv — And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,

American Standard Version

"And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying, "

— 2 Chronicles 20:8, American Standard Version

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2 Chronicles 20 — Context

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And Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of Jehovah, before the new court;

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and he said, O Jehovah, the God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and art not thou ruler over all the kingdoms of the nations? and in thy hand is power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee.

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Didst not thou, O our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and give it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever?

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And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,

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If evil come upon us, the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we will stand before this house, and before thee (for thy name is in this house), and cry unto thee in our affliction, and thou wilt hear and save.

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And now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and mount Seir, whom thou wouldest not let Israel invade, when they came out of the land of Egypt, but they turned aside from them, and destroyed them not;

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behold, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.

2 Chronicles 20:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 20:8 say?
2 Chronicles 20:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying, ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 20:8 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 20:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 8.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 20:8.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 20:8 in?
2 Chronicles 20:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 20:8?
2 Chronicles 20:8 reads (ASV): “And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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