2 Chronicles 6:15 bbe — For you have kept the word which you gave to your servant David, my father; with your mouth you said it and with your h…

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"For you have kept the word which you gave to your servant David, my father; with your mouth you said it and with your hand you have made it come true this day."

— 2 Chronicles 6:15, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 6 — Context

12

Then he took his place in front of the altar of the Lord, all the men of Israel being present,

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(For Solomon had made a brass stage, five cubits long, five cubits wide and three cubits high, and had put it in the middle of the open space; on this he took his place and went down on his knees before all the meeting of Israel, stretching out his hands to heaven.)

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And he said, O Lord, the God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven or on earth; keeping faith and mercy unchanging for your servants, while they go in your ways with all their hearts;

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For you have kept the word which you gave to your servant David, my father; with your mouth you said it and with your hand you have made it come true this day.

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So now, O Lord, the God of Israel, let your word to your servant David, my father, come true, when you said, You will never be without a man to take his place before me on the seat of the kingdom of Israel; if only your children give attention to their ways, walking in my law, as you have done before me.

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So now, O Lord, the God of Israel, make your word come true which you said to your servant David.

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But is it truly possible that God may be housed with men on earth? see, heaven and the heaven of heavens are not wide enough to be your resting-place: how much less this house which I have made:

2 Chronicles 6:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 6:15 say?
2 Chronicles 6:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For you have kept the word which you gave to your servant David, my father; with your mouth you said it and with your hand you have made it come true this day.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 6:15 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 6:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 15.
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 6:15.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 6:15 in?
2 Chronicles 6:15 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 6:15?
2 Chronicles 6:15 reads (BBE): “For you have kept the word which you gave to your servant David, my father; with your mouth you said it and with your hand you have made it come true this day.” 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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