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2 Chronicles 6:40

2 Chronicles 6:41-1964 bbe — Up! now, O Lord God, come back to your resting-place, you and the ark of your strength: let your priests, O Lord God, b…

Bible in Basic English

41

Up! now, O Lord God, come back to your resting-place, you and the ark of your strength: let your priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, and let your saints be glad in what is good.

42

O Lord God, let him whom you have taken for yourself never be given up by you: keep in mind your mercies to David your servant.

— 2 Chronicles 6:41-1964, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 6:41-1964 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Now therefore arise, O Jehovah God, into thy resting-place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O Jehovah God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness. O Jehovah God, turn not away the face of thine anointed: remember thy lovingkindnesses to David thy servant. ”

  • NET

    “Now ascend, O LORD God, to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength! May your priests, O LORD God, experience your deliverance! May your loyal followers rejoice in the prosperity you give! O LORD God, do not reject your chosen ones! Remember the faithful promises you made to your servant David!””

2 Chronicles 6 — Context

38

If with all their heart and soul they are turned again to you, in the land where they are prisoners, the land where they have been taken, and make their prayers, turning their eyes to their land which you gave to their fathers, and to the town which you took for yourself, and the house which I have made for your name:

39

Then give ear from heaven your living-place to their prayer and their cry, and see right done to them, answering with forgiveness your people who have done wrong against you.

40

Now, O my God, may your eyes be open and your ears awake to the prayers made in this place.

41

Up! now, O Lord God, come back to your resting-place, you and the ark of your strength: let your priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, and let your saints be glad in what is good.

42

O Lord God, let him whom you have taken for yourself never be given up by you: keep in mind your mercies to David your servant.

2 Chronicles 6:41-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 6:41-1964 say?
2 Chronicles 6:41-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Up! now, O Lord God, come back to your resting-place, you and the ark of your strength: let your priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, and let your saints be glad in what is good. O Lord God, let him whom you have taken for yourself never be given up by you: keep in mind your mercies to David your servant.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 6:41-1964 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 6:41-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 6, verses 41–1964.
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 6:41-1964.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 6:41-1964 in?
2 Chronicles 6:41-1964 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 6:41-1964?
2 Chronicles 6:41-1964 reads (BBE): “Up! now, O Lord God, come back to your resting-place, you and the ark of your strength: let your priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, and let your saints be glad in what is good. O Lord God, let him whom you have taken for yourself never be given up by you: keep in mind your mercies to David your servant.” 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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