2 Chronicles 6:2 nasb — "I have built You a lofty house, And a place for Your dwelling forever."

NASB

""I have built You a lofty house, And a place for Your dwelling forever.""

— 2 Chronicles 6:2, NASB

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2 Chronicles 6 — Context

1

Then Solomon said, "The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.

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"I have built You a lofty house, And a place for Your dwelling forever."

3

Then the king faced about and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing.

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He said, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth to my father David and has fulfilled it with His hands, saying,

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'Since the day that I brought My people from the land of Egypt, I did not choose a city out of all the tribes of Israel in which to build a house that My name might be there, nor did I choose any man for a leader over My people Israel;

2 Chronicles 6:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 6:2 say?
2 Chronicles 6:2 in the NASB reads: “"I have built You a lofty house, And a place for Your dwelling forever."”
Where is 2 Chronicles 6:2 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 6:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 2.
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 6:2.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 6:2 in?
2 Chronicles 6:2 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 6:2?
2 Chronicles 6:2 reads (NASB): “"I have built You a lofty house, And a place for Your dwelling forever."” 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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