2 Chronicles 6:26 net — “The time will come when the skies are shut up tightly and no rain falls because your people sinned against you. When t…

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"“The time will come when the skies are shut up tightly and no rain falls because your people sinned against you. When they direct their prayers toward this place, renew their allegiance to you, and turn away from their sin because you punish them,"

— 2 Chronicles 6:26, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 6 — Context

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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.

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“The time will come when the skies are shut up tightly and no rain falls because your people sinned against you. When they direct their prayers toward this place, renew their allegiance to you, and turn away from their sin because you punish them,

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then listen from heaven and forgive the sin of your servants, your people Israel. Certainly you will then teach them the right way to live and send rain on your land that you have given your people to possess.

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“The time will come when the land suffers from a famine, a plague, blight, and disease, or a locust invasion, or when their enemy lays siege to the cities of the land, or when some other type of plague or epidemic occurs.

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When all your people Israel pray and ask for help, as they acknowledge their intense pain and spread out their hands toward this temple,

2 Chronicles 6:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 6:26 say?
2 Chronicles 6:26 in the NET Bible reads: ““The time will come when the skies are shut up tightly and no rain falls because your people sinned against you. When they direct their prayers toward this place, renew their allegiance to you, and turn away from their sin because you punish them,”
Where is 2 Chronicles 6:26 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 6:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 26.
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 6:26.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 6:26 in?
2 Chronicles 6:26 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 6:26?
2 Chronicles 6:26 reads (NET): ““The time will come when the skies are shut up tightly and no rain falls because your people sinned against you. When they direct their prayers toward this place, renew their allegiance to you, and turn away from their sin because you punish them,” 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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