2 Chronicles 6:7 web — Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.

World English Bible

"Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel."

— 2 Chronicles 6:7, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 6 — Context

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

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'Since the day that I brought forth my people out of the land of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build a house in, that my name might be there; neither chose I any man to be prince over my people Israel:

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but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'

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Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.

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But Yahweh said to David my father, 'Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart:

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nevertheless you shall not build the house; but your son who shall come forth out of your body, he shall build the house for my name.'

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"Yahweh has performed his word that he spoke; for I have risen up in the place of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as Yahweh promised, and have built the house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.

2 Chronicles 6:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 6:7 say?
2 Chronicles 6:7 in the World English Bible reads: “Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 6:7 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 6:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 7.
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 6:7.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 6:7 in?
2 Chronicles 6:7 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 6:7?
2 Chronicles 6:7 reads (WEB): “Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.” 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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