2 Chronicles 6:4

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 6:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And 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,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And 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,
2 Chronicles 6:4 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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,

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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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“6:4-6 Israel’s history as God’s people, originated at the Exodus, reached a climax when God chose David to be king and Jerusalem to be his capital. Both the city and the dynasty were aspects of God’s promise to David (see 1 Chr 28:4; cp. 2 Sam 7:8-17; Ps 2:6-7).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Blessed: Kg1 8:15; Ch1 29:10, Ch1 29:20; Psa 41:13, Psa 68:4, Psa 68:32-35, Psa 72:18, Psa 72:19; Luk 1:68, Luk 1:69; Eph 1:3 who hath with: Ch1 17:12; Psa 138:1, Psa 138:2; Mat 24:35; Luk 1:70 2 Chronicles 6:5”
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