2 Chronicles 6:12 web — He stood before the altar of Yahweh in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands

World English Bible

"He stood before the altar of Yahweh in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands"

— 2 Chronicles 6:12, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 6 — Context

9

nevertheless you shall not build the house; but your son who shall come forth out of your body, he shall build the house for my name.'

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"Yahweh has performed his word that he spoke; for I have risen up in the place of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as Yahweh promised, and have built the house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.

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There I have set the ark, in which is the covenant of Yahweh, which he made with the children of Israel."

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He stood before the altar of Yahweh in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands

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(for Solomon had made a bronze scaffold, five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court; and on it he stood, and kneeled down on his knees before all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven;)

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and he said, "Yahweh, the God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven, or on earth; you who keep covenant and loving kindness with your servants, who walk before you with all their heart;

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who have kept with your servant David my father that which you promised him: yes, you spoke with your mouth, and have fulfilled it with your 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 World English Bible reads: “He stood before the altar of Yahweh in the presence of all the assembly 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 (WEB): “He stood before the altar of Yahweh in the presence of all the assembly 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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