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2 Chronicles 6:2

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 6:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But I have built thee a house of habitation, and a place for thee to dwell in for ever.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But I have built thee a house of habitation, and a place for thee to dwell in for ever.
2 Chronicles 6:2 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Then spake Solomon, Jehovah hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
2But I have built thee a house of habitation, and a place for thee to dwell in for ever.
3And the king turned his face, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.
4And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hands fulfilled it, saying,
5Since 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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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Compare Kings (marginal references). Compare Kings (marginal references). return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I have built: Ch2 2:4-6; Sa2 7:13; Kg1 8:13; Ch1 17:12, Ch1 22:10, Ch1 22:11, Ch1 28:6, Ch1 28:20; Psa 132:5; Psa 132:13, Psa 132:14; Joh 4:21-23; Heb 9:11, Heb 9:12; Rev 21:3 2 Chronicles 6:3”
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