2 Chronicles 7:12 nasb — Then the LORD appeared to Solomon at night and said to him, "I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for My…

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"Then the LORD appeared to Solomon at night and said to him, "I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice."

— 2 Chronicles 7:12, NASB

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2 Chronicles 7 — Context

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On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar they observed seven days and the feast seven days.

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Then on the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people to their tents, rejoicing and happy of heart because of the goodness that the LORD had shown to David and to Solomon and to His people Israel.

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Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the king's palace, and successfully completed all that he had planned on doing in the house of the LORD and in his palace.

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Then the LORD appeared to Solomon at night and said to him, "I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice.

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"If I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among My people,

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and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

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"Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place.

2 Chronicles 7:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 7:12 say?
2 Chronicles 7:12 in the NASB reads: “Then the LORD appeared to Solomon at night and said to him, "I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 7:12 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 7:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 7, verse 12.
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 7:12.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 7:12 in?
2 Chronicles 7:12 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 7:12?
2 Chronicles 7:12 reads (NASB): “Then the LORD appeared to Solomon at night and said to him, "I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice.” 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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