2 Chronicles 7:16 akjv — For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and my eyes and my heart shall be…

American King James Version

"For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually. "

— 2 Chronicles 7:16, American King James Version

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2 Chronicles 7 — Context

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If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people;

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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

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Now my eyes shall be open, and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place.

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For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.

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And as for you, if you will walk before me, as David your father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded you, and shall observe my statutes and my judgments;

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Then will I establish the throne of your kingdom, according as I have covenanted with David your father, saying, There shall not fail you a man to be ruler in Israel.

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But if you turn away, and forsake my statutes and my commandments, which I have set before you, and shall go and serve other gods, and worship them;

2 Chronicles 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 7:16 say?
2 Chronicles 7:16 in the American King James Version reads: “For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 7:16 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 7:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 7, verse 16.
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 7:16.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 7:16 in?
2 Chronicles 7:16 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 7:16?
2 Chronicles 7:16 reads (AKJV): “For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually. ” 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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