2 Chronicles 6:31 web — that they may fear you, to walk in your ways, so long as they live in the land which you gave to our fathers.

World English Bible

"that they may fear you, to walk in your ways, so long as they live in the land which you gave to our fathers."

— 2 Chronicles 6:31, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 6 — Context

28

"If there is famine in the land, if there is pestilence, if there is blight or mildew, locust or caterpillar; if their enemies besiege them in the land of their cities; whatever plague or whatever sickness there is;

29

whatever prayer and supplication be made by any man, or by all your people Israel, who shall know every man his own plague and his own sorrow, and shall spread forth his hands toward this house:

30

then hear from heaven, your dwelling place and forgive, and render to every man according to all his ways, whose heart you know; (for you, even you only, know the hearts of the children of men;)

31

that they may fear you, to walk in your ways, so long as they live in the land which you gave to our fathers.

32

"Moreover concerning the foreigner, who is not of your people Israel, when he shall come from a far country for your great name's sake, and your mighty hand, and your outstretched arm; when they shall come and pray toward this house:

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then hear from heaven, even from your dwelling place, and do according to all that the foreigner calls to you for; that all the peoples of the earth may know your name, and fear you, as does your people Israel, and that they may know that this house which I have built is called by your name.

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"If your people go out to battle against their enemies, by whatever way you shall send them, and they pray to you toward this city which you have chosen, and the house which I have built for your name;

2 Chronicles 6:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 6:31 say?
2 Chronicles 6:31 in the World English Bible reads: “that they may fear you, to walk in your ways, so long as they live in the land which you gave to our fathers.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 6:31 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 6:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 31.
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 6:31.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 6:31 in?
2 Chronicles 6:31 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 6:31?
2 Chronicles 6:31 reads (WEB): “that they may fear you, to walk in your ways, so long as they live in the land which you gave to our fathers.” 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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