2 Chronicles 20:8 net — They settled down in it and built in it a temple to honor you, saying,

NET Bible

"They settled down in it and built in it a temple to honor you, saying,"

— 2 Chronicles 20:8, NET Bible

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

2 Chronicles 20:8 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

2 Chronicles 20 — Context

5

Jehoshaphat stood before the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem at the LORD’s temple, in front of the new courtyard.

6

He prayed:“O LORD God of our ancestors, you are the God who lives in heaven and rules over all the kingdoms of the nations. You possess strength and power; no one can stand against you.

7

Our God, you drove out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel and gave it as a permanent possession to the descendants of your friend Abraham.

8

They settled down in it and built in it a temple to honor you, saying,

9

‘If disaster comes on us in the form of military attack, judgment, plague, or famine, we will stand in front of this temple before you, for you are present in this temple. We will cry out to you for help in our distress, so that you will hear and deliver us.’

10

Now the Ammonites, Moabites, and men from Mount Seir are coming! When Israel came from the land of Egypt, you did not allow them to invade these lands. They bypassed them and did not destroy them.

11

Look how they are repaying us! They come to drive us out of our allotted land which you assigned to us!

2 Chronicles 20:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 20:8 say?
2 Chronicles 20:8 in the NET Bible reads: “They settled down in it and built in it a temple to honor you, 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 (NET): “They settled down in it and built in it a temple to honor you, 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2