2 Chronicles 6:22 net — “When someone is accused of sinning against his neighbor and the latter pronounces a curse on the alleged offender befo…

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"“When someone is accused of sinning against his neighbor and the latter pronounces a curse on the alleged offender before your altar in this temple,"

— 2 Chronicles 6:22, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 6 — Context

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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.

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Respond to the requests of your servant and your people Israel for this place. Hear from your heavenly dwelling place and respond favorably and forgive.

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“When someone is accused of sinning against his neighbor and the latter pronounces a curse on the alleged offender before your altar in this temple,

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listen from heaven and make a just decision about your servants’ claims. Condemn the guilty party, declare the other innocent, and give both of them what they deserve.

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“If your people Israel are defeated by an enemy because they sinned against you, then if they come back to you, renew their allegiance to you, and pray for your help before you in this temple,

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then listen from heaven, forgive the sin of your people Israel, and bring them back to the land you gave to them and their ancestors.

2 Chronicles 6:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 6:22 say?
2 Chronicles 6:22 in the NET Bible reads: ““When someone is accused of sinning against his neighbor and the latter pronounces a curse on the alleged offender before your altar in this temple,”
Where is 2 Chronicles 6:22 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 6:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 22.
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 6:22.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 6:22 in?
2 Chronicles 6:22 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 6:22?
2 Chronicles 6:22 reads (NET): ““When someone is accused of sinning against his neighbor and the latter pronounces a curse on the alleged offender before your altar in this temple,” 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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