2 Chronicles 6:12 kjva — And he stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:"

— 2 Chronicles 6:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Chronicles 6 — Context

9

Notwithstanding thou shalt not build the house; but thy son which shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

10

The Lord therefore hath performed his word that he hath spoken: for I am risen up in the room of David my father, and am set on the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised, and have built the house for the name of the Lord God of Israel.

11

And in it have I put the ark, wherein is the covenant of the Lord, that he made with the children of Israel.

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And he stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:

13

For Solomon had made a brasen scaffold, of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court: and upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven,

14

And said, O Lord God of Israel, there is no God like thee in the heaven, nor in the earth; which keepest covenant, and shewest mercy unto thy servants, that walk before thee with all their hearts:

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Thou which hast kept with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him; and spakest with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with thine hand, as it is this day.

2 Chronicles 6:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 6:12 say?
2 Chronicles 6:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth 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 (KJVA): “And he stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth 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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