2 Chronicles 6:12 cpdv — Then he stood before the altar of the Lord, facing the entire multitude of Israel, and he extended his hands.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then he stood before the altar of the Lord, facing the entire multitude of Israel, and he extended his hands. "

— 2 Chronicles 6:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 6 — Context

9

But you shall not build the house. Truly, your son, who will go forth from your loins, shall build a house to my name.’

10

Therefore, the Lord has accomplished his word, which he had spoken. And I have risen up in place of my father David, and I sit upon the throne of Israel, just as the Lord spoke. And I have built a house to the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.

11

And I have placed in it the ark, in which is the covenant of the Lord that he formed with the sons of Israel.”

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Then he stood before the altar of the Lord, facing the entire multitude of Israel, and he extended his hands.

13

For indeed, Solomon had made a bronze base, and he had positioned it in the midst of the hall; it held five cubits in length, and five cubits in width, and three cubits in height. And he stood upon it. And next, kneeling down while facing the entire multitude of Israel, and lifting up his palms towards heaven,

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he said: “O Lord God of Israel, there is no god like you in heaven or on earth. You preserve covenant and mercy with your servants, who walk before you with all their hearts.

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You fulfilled for your servant David, my father, whatsoever you had said to him. And you carried out the deed that you promised with your mouth, just as the present time proves.

2 Chronicles 6:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 6:12 say?
2 Chronicles 6:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then he stood before the altar of the Lord, facing the entire multitude of Israel, and he extended his hands. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 6:12 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 6:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 12.
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 6:12.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 6:12 in?
2 Chronicles 6:12 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 6:12?
2 Chronicles 6:12 reads (CPDV): “Then he stood before the altar of the Lord, facing the entire multitude of Israel, and he extended his hands. ” 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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