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2 Chronicles 6:6
But I chose Jerusalem, that my name might be there: and I chose David to set him over my people Israel.
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Christian Standard Bible®
But I have chosen Jerusalemso that my name will be there,and I have chosen Davidto be over my people Israel.”
But I have chosen Jerusalemso that my name will be there,and I have chosen Davidto be over my people Israel.”
Hebrew Names Version
but I have chosen Yerushalayim, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Yisra'el.
but I have chosen Yerushalayim, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Yisra'el.
King James Version
But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
English Standard Version
but I have chosen Jerusalem that my name may be there, and I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'
but I have chosen Jerusalem that my name may be there, and I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'
New Century Version
But now I have chosen Jerusalem as the place I am to be worshiped, and I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.'
But now I have chosen Jerusalem as the place I am to be worshiped, and I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.'
New English Translation
But now I have chosen Jerusalem as a place to live, and I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.'
But now I have chosen Jerusalem as a place to live, and I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.'
Amplified Bible
but I have chosen Jerusalem that My Name might be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.'
but I have chosen Jerusalem that My Name might be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.'
New American Standard Bible
but I have chosen Jerusalem so that My name might be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.'
but I have chosen Jerusalem so that My name might be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.'
World English Bible
but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But I haue chosen Ierusalem, that my Name might be there, & haue chosen Dauid to be ouer my people Israel.
But I haue chosen Ierusalem, that my Name might be there, & haue chosen Dauid to be ouer my people Israel.
Legacy Standard Bible
but I have chosen Jerusalem that My name might be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.'
but I have chosen Jerusalem that My name might be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.'
Berean Standard Bible
But I have chosen Jerusalem so that My Name will be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.'
But I have chosen Jerusalem so that My Name will be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.'
Complete Jewish Bible
But now I have chosen Yerushalayim, so that my name can be there; and I have chosen David to be over my people Isra'el.'
But now I have chosen Yerushalayim, so that my name can be there; and I have chosen David to be over my people Isra'el.'
Darby Translation
but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
Easy-to-Read Version
But now I have chosen Jerusalem as a place for my name, and I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.'
But now I have chosen Jerusalem as a place for my name, and I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.'
George Lamsa Translation
But I have chosen Jerusalem that my name might be there; and I have chosen David to be king over my people Israel.
But I have chosen Jerusalem that my name might be there; and I have chosen David to be king over my people Israel.
Good News Translation
But now I have chosen Jerusalem as the place where I will be worshiped, and you, David, to rule my people.'"
But now I have chosen Jerusalem as the place where I will be worshiped, and you, David, to rule my people.'"
Lexham English Bible
But I have chosen my name to be there in Jerusalem, and I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'
But I have chosen my name to be there in Jerusalem, and I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'
Literal Translation
But I have chosen Jerusalem for My name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.
But I have chosen Jerusalem for My name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But Ierusalem haue I chosen, for my name to be there: & Dauid haue I electe, to be prynce ouer my people of Israel.
But Ierusalem haue I chosen, for my name to be there: & Dauid haue I electe, to be prynce ouer my people of Israel.
American Standard Version
but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there, and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there, and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
Bible in Basic English
But now I have made selection of Jerusalem, that my name might be there, and of David, to be over my people Israel.
But now I have made selection of Jerusalem, that my name might be there, and of David, to be over my people Israel.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Sauing that I haue chosen Hierusalem, that my name might be there, and haue chosen Dauid to be ouer my people Israel.
Sauing that I haue chosen Hierusalem, that my name might be there, and haue chosen Dauid to be ouer my people Israel.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
but I have chosen Jerusalem, that My name might be there; and have chosen David to be over My people Israel.
but I have chosen Jerusalem, that My name might be there; and have chosen David to be over My people Israel.
King James Version (1611)
But I haue chosen Ierusalem, that my name might be there, and haue chosen Dauid to be ouer my people Israel.
But I haue chosen Ierusalem, that my name might be there, and haue chosen Dauid to be ouer my people Israel.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
But I chose Jerusalem that my name should be there; and I chose David to be over my people Israel.
But I chose Jerusalem that my name should be there; and I chose David to be over my people Israel.
English Revised Version
but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
but Y chees Jerusalem, that my name be therynne, and Y chees Dauid, to ordeyne hym on my puple Israel.
but Y chees Jerusalem, that my name be therynne, and Y chees Dauid, to ordeyne hym on my puple Israel.
Update Bible Version
but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
Webster's Bible Translation
But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
New King James Version
Yet I have chosen Jerusalem, that My name may be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.'
Yet I have chosen Jerusalem, that My name may be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.'
New Living Translation
But now I have chosen Jerusalem as the place for my name to be honored, and I have chosen David to be king over my people Israel.'"
But now I have chosen Jerusalem as the place for my name to be honored, and I have chosen David to be king over my people Israel.'"
New Life Bible
But I have chosen Jerusalem that My name might be there. And I have chosen David to rule My people Israel.'
But I have chosen Jerusalem that My name might be there. And I have chosen David to rule My people Israel.'
New Revised Standard
but I have chosen Jerusalem in order that my name may be there, and I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'
but I have chosen Jerusalem in order that my name may be there, and I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
nevertheless I have made choice of Jerusalem, that my Name might be there, - and I have made choice of David, that he might be over my people Israel.
nevertheless I have made choice of Jerusalem, that my Name might be there, - and I have made choice of David, that he might be over my people Israel.
Revised Standard Version
but I have chosen Jerusalem that my name may be there and I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'
but I have chosen Jerusalem that my name may be there and I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'
Young's Literal Translation
and I fix on Jerusalem for My name being there, and I fix on David to be over My people Israel.
and I fix on Jerusalem for My name being there, and I fix on David to be over My people Israel.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
but I have chosen Jerusalem that My name might be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.'
but I have chosen Jerusalem that My name might be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.'
Contextual Overview
1 Then Solomon said: The Lord promised that he would dwell in a cloud. 2 But I have built a house to his name, that he might dwell there for ever. 3 And the king turned his face, and blessed all the multitude of Israel for all the multitude stood attentive and he said: 4 Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, who hath accomplished in deed that which he spoke to David my father, saying: 5 From the day that I brought my people out of the land of Egypt, I chose no city among all the tribes of Israel, for a house to be built in it to my name: neither chose I any other man, to be the ruler of my people Israel. 6 But I chose Jerusalem, that my name might be there: and I chose David to set him over my people Israel. 7 And whereas David my father had a mind to build a house to the name of the Lord the God of Israel, 8 The Lord said to him: Forasmuch as it was thy will to build a house to my name, thou hast done well indeed in having such a will: 9 But thou shalt not build the house, but thy son, who shall come out of thy loins, he shall build a house to my name. 10 The Lord therefore hath accomplished his word which he spoke: and I am risen up in the place of David my father, and sit upon the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised: and have built a house to the name of the Lord God of Israel.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
But I have chosen Jerusalem: This clause is also not found in Kings. Jerusalem was expressly marked out, by the building of the temple, to be the centre of the worship of Israel; as Jehovah had before spoken by Moses. See the parallel passages. 2 Chronicles 12:13, Psalms 48:1, Psalms 78:68-70, Psalms 132:13, Isaiah 14:32
chosen David: 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Chronicles 28:4, Psalms 89:19, Psalms 89:20
Reciprocal: Exodus 20:24 - in all places Deuteronomy 26:2 - go unto Joshua 9:27 - in the place 1 Kings 5:3 - could not 1 Kings 8:29 - My name 1 Chronicles 22:1 - This is the house 2 Chronicles 6:20 - put thy name 2 Chronicles 6:34 - toward 2 Chronicles 7:16 - my name 2 Chronicles 32:19 - the God 2 Chronicles 33:4 - In Jerusalem 2 Chronicles 33:7 - which I have Ezra 3:2 - as it is written Ezra 7:15 - whose habitation Psalms 46:4 - city Psalms 76:2 - dwelling Psalms 87:2 - The Lord Psalms 116:19 - General Psalms 122:2 - General Psalms 135:21 - out of Zion Isaiah 22:11 - ye have Zechariah 1:17 - choose Zechariah 3:2 - chosen Matthew 5:35 - the city John 4:20 - and ye
Cross-References
Genesis 6:8
But Noe found grace before the Lord.
But Noe found grace before the Lord.
Genesis 6:10
And he begot three sons, Sem, Cham, and Japheth.
And he begot three sons, Sem, Cham, and Japheth.
Genesis 6:17
Behold, I will bring the waters of a great flood upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life under heaven. All things that are in the earth shall be consumed.
Behold, I will bring the waters of a great flood upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life under heaven. All things that are in the earth shall be consumed.
Genesis 6:18
And I will establish my covenant with thee, and thou shalt enter into the ark, thou and thy sons, and thy wife, and the wives of thy sons with thee.
And I will establish my covenant with thee, and thou shalt enter into the ark, thou and thy sons, and thy wife, and the wives of thy sons with thee.
Exodus 32:14
And the Lord was appeased from doing the evil which he had spoken against his people.
And the Lord was appeased from doing the evil which he had spoken against his people.
Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that he should lie, nor is the son of man, that he should be changed. Hath he said then, and will he not do? hath he spoken, and will he not fulfil?
God is not a man, that he should lie, nor is the son of man, that he should be changed. Hath he said then, and will he not do? hath he spoken, and will he not fulfil?
Deuteronomy 5:29
Who shall give them to have such a mind, to fear me, and to keep all my commandments at all times, that it may be well with them and with their children for ever?
Who shall give them to have such a mind, to fear me, and to keep all my commandments at all times, that it may be well with them and with their children for ever?
Deuteronomy 32:29
O that they would be wise and would understand, and would provide for their last end.
O that they would be wise and would understand, and would provide for their last end.
Deuteronomy 32:36
The Lord will judge his people, and will have mercy on his servants: he shall see that their hand is weakened, and that they who were shut up have also failed, and they that remained are consumed.
The Lord will judge his people, and will have mercy on his servants: he shall see that their hand is weakened, and that they who were shut up have also failed, and they that remained are consumed.
1 Samuel 15:11
It repenteth me that I have made Saul king: for he hath forsaken me, and hath not executed my commandments. And Samuel was grieved, and he cried unto the Lord all night.
It repenteth me that I have made Saul king: for he hath forsaken me, and hath not executed my commandments. And Samuel was grieved, and he cried unto the Lord all night.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Compare Kings (marginal references).
Compare Kings (marginal references).
