2 Chronicles 6:9 net — But you will not build the temple; your very own son will build the temple for my honor.’

NET Bible

"But you will not build the temple; your very own son will build the temple for my honor.’"

— 2 Chronicles 6:9, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 6:9 in Other Translations

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2 Chronicles 6 — Context

6

But now I have chosen Jerusalem as a place to live, and I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.’

7

Now my father David had a strong desire to build a temple to honor the LORD God of Israel.

8

The LORD told my father David,‘It is right for you to have a strong desire to build a temple to honor me.

9

But you will not build the temple; your very own son will build the temple for my honor.’

10

The LORD has kept the promise he made. I have taken my father David’s place and have occupied the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built this temple for the honor of the LORD God of Israel

11

and set up in it a place for the ark containing the covenant the LORD made with the Israelites.”

12

He stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the entire assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.

2 Chronicles 6:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 6:9 say?
2 Chronicles 6:9 in the NET Bible reads: “But you will not build the temple; your very own son will build the temple for my honor.’”
Where is 2 Chronicles 6:9 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 6:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 9.
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 6:9.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 6:9 in?
2 Chronicles 6:9 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 6:9?
2 Chronicles 6:9 reads (NET): “But you will not build the temple; your very own son will build the temple for my honor.’” 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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