2 Chronicles 6:17 net — Now, O LORD God of Israel, may the promise you made to your servant David be realized.

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"Now, O LORD God of Israel, may the promise you made to your servant David be realized."

— 2 Chronicles 6:17, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 6 — Context

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and prayed:“O LORD God of Israel, there is no god like you in heaven or on earth! You maintain covenantal loyalty to your servants who obey you with sincerity.

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You have kept your word to your servant, my father David; this very day you have fulfilled what you promised.

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Now, O LORD God of Israel, keep the promise you made to your servant, my father David, when you said,‘You will never fail to have a successor ruling before me on the throne of Israel, provided that your descendants watch their step and obey my law as you have done.’

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Now, O LORD God of Israel, may the promise you made to your servant David be realized.

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“God does not really live with humankind on the earth! Look, if the sky and the highest heaven cannot contain you, how much less this temple I have built!

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But respond favorably to your servant’s prayer and his request for help, O LORD my God. Answer the desperate prayer your servant is presenting to you.

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Night and day may you watch over this temple, the place where you promised you would live. May you answer your servant’s prayer for this place.

2 Chronicles 6:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 6:17 say?
2 Chronicles 6:17 in the NET Bible reads: “Now, O LORD God of Israel, may the promise you made to your servant David be realized.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 6:17 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 6:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 17.
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 6:17.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 6:17 in?
2 Chronicles 6:17 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 6:17?
2 Chronicles 6:17 reads (NET): “Now, O LORD God of Israel, may the promise you made to your servant David be realized.” 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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