Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “When your people Israel have been defeated by an enemy because they have sinned against you and when they turn back and give praise to your name, praying and making supplication before you in this temple, New Living Translation “If your people Israel are defeated by their enemies because they have sinned against you, and if they turn back and acknowledge your name and pray to you here in this Temple, English Standard Version “If your people Israel are defeated before the enemy because they have sinned against you, and they turn again and acknowledge your name and pray and plead with you in this house, Berean Standard Bible When Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because they have sinned against You, and they return to You and confess Your name, praying and pleading before You in this temple, King James Bible And if thy people Israel be put to the worse before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee; and shall return and confess thy name, and pray and make supplication before thee in this house; New King James Version “Or if Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because they have sinned against You, and return and confess Your name, and pray and make supplication before You in this temple, New American Standard Bible “If Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because they have sinned against You, and they return to You and praise Your name, and pray and plead before You in this house, NASB 1995 “If Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because they have sinned against You, and they return to You and confess Your name, and pray and make supplication before You in this house, NASB 1977 “And if Thy people Israel are defeated before an enemy, because they have sinned against Thee, and they return to Thee and confess Thy name, and pray and make supplication before Thee in this house, Legacy Standard Bible “And if Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because they have sinned against You, and they turn to You and confess Your name, and pray and make supplication before You in this house, Amplified Bible “If Your people Israel have been defeated by an enemy because they have sinned against You, and they return to You and confess Your name, and pray and make supplication before You in this house, Christian Standard Bible If your people Israel are defeated before an enemy, because they have sinned against you, and they return to you and praise your name, and they pray and plead for mercy before you in this temple, Holman Christian Standard Bible If Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy, because they have sinned against You, and they return to You and praise Your name, and they pray and plead for mercy before You in this temple, American Standard Version And if thy people Israel be smitten down before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee, and shall turn again and confess thy name, and pray and make supplication before thee in this house; Contemporary English Version Suppose your people Israel sin against you, and then an enemy defeats them. If they come to this temple and beg for forgiveness, English Revised Version And if thy people Israel be smitten down before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee; and shall turn again and confess thy name, and pray and make supplication before thee in this house: GOD'S WORD® Translation "An enemy may defeat your people Israel because they have sinned against you. But when your people turn, praise your name, pray, and plead with you in this temple, Good News Translation "When your people Israel are defeated by their enemies because they have sinned against you and then when they turn to you and come to this Temple, humbly praying to you for forgiveness, International Standard Version "If your people Israel are defeated in a battle with their enemy because they have sinned against you, when they return to you and confess to you, pray, and in this Temple they ask you to show grace to them, Majority Standard Bible When Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because they have sinned against You, and they return to You and confess Your name, praying and pleading before You in this temple, NET Bible "If your people Israel are defeated by an enemy because they sinned against you, then if they come back to you, renew their allegiance to you, and pray for your help before you in this temple, New Heart English Bible "If your people Israel be struck down before the enemy, because they have sinned against you, and shall turn again and confess your name, and pray and make petition before you in this house; Webster's Bible Translation And if thy people Israel shall be put to the worse before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee; and shall return and confess thy name, and pray and make supplication before thee in this house; World English Bible “If your people Israel are struck down before the enemy because they have sinned against you, and they turn again and confess your name, and pray and make supplication before you in this house, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd if Your people Israel is struck before an enemy because they sin against You, and they have turned back and confessed Your Name, and prayed and made supplication before You in this house— Young's Literal Translation 'And if Thy people Israel is smitten before an enemy, because they sin against Thee, and they have turned back and confessed Thy name, and prayed and made supplication before Thee in this house -- Smith's Literal Translation And if thy people Israel shall be smitten before the enemy because they will sin against thee: and they turned back and confessed thy name, and prayed and made supplication before thee in this house; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf thy people Israel be overcome by their enemies, (for they will sin against thee,) and being converted shall do penance, and call upon thy name, and pray to thee in this place, Catholic Public Domain Version If your people Israel will have been overwhelmed by their enemies, (for they will sin against you) and having been converted will do penance, and if they will have beseeched your name, and will have prayed in this place, New American Bible When your people Israel are defeated by an enemy because they have sinned against you, and then they turn, praise your name, pray to you, and entreat you in this house, New Revised Standard Version “When your people Israel, having sinned against you, are defeated before an enemy but turn again to you, confess your name, pray and plead with you in this house, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if thy people Israel are defeated before the enemy because they have sinned against thee, and shall return to thee and confess thy great name, and pray and make supplication before thee in this house; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if it is that your people Israel will be defeated before an enemy when they sin before you, and they return to you and shall confess your great name, and they will pray and they will seek from before you in this house OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And if Thy people Israel be smitten down before the enemy, when they sin against Thee, and shall turn again and confess Thy name, and pray and make supplication before Thee in this house; Brenton Septuagint Translation And if thy people Israel should be put to the worse before the enemy, if they should sin against thee, and then turn and confess to thy name, and pray and make supplication before thee in this house; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Prayer of Dedication…23then may You hear from heaven and act. May You judge Your servants, condemning the wicked man by bringing down on his own head what he has done, and justifying the righteous man by rewarding him according to his righteousness. 24When Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because they have sinned against You, and they return to You and confess Your name, praying and pleading before You in this temple, 25then may You hear from heaven and forgive the sin of Your people Israel. May You restore them to the land You gave to them and their fathers.… Cross References Deuteronomy 28:25 The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You will march out against them in one direction but flee from them in seven. You will be an object of horror to all the kingdoms of the earth. Leviticus 26:17 And I will set My face against you, so that you will be defeated by your enemies. Those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee when no one pursues you. 1 Kings 8:33 When Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because they have sinned against You, and they return to You and confess Your name, praying and pleading with You in this temple, Judges 2:14 Then the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them into the hands of those who plundered them. He sold them into the hands of their enemies all around, whom they were no longer able to resist. Jeremiah 34:17 Therefore this is what the LORD says: You have not obeyed Me; you have not proclaimed freedom, each man for his brother and for his neighbor. So now I proclaim freedom for you, declares the LORD—freedom to fall by sword, by plague, and by famine! I will make you a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth. Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. Psalm 44:10 You have made us retreat from the foe, and those who hate us have plundered us. Jeremiah 15:1-2 Then the LORD said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, My heart would not go out to this people. Send them from My presence, and let them go! / If they ask you, ‘Where shall we go?’ you are to tell them that this is what the LORD says: ‘Those destined for death, to death; those destined for the sword, to the sword; those destined for famine, to famine; and those destined for captivity, to captivity.’ Ezekiel 39:23 And the nations will know that the house of Israel went into exile for their iniquity, because they were unfaithful to Me. So I hid My face from them and delivered them into the hands of their enemies, so that they all fell by the sword. Hosea 5:15 Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.” Matthew 24:9 Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name. Luke 21:24 They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. Romans 11:7-10 What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened, / as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.” / And David says: “May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution to them. ... Hebrews 12:6 For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” Revelation 2:5 Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. Treasury of Scripture And if your people Israel be put to the worse before the enemy, because they have sinned against you; and shall return and confess your name, and pray and make supplication before you in this house; put to the worse. Leviticus 26:17,37 And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you… Deuteronomy 28:25,48 The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies: thou shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them: and shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth… Joshua 7:8 O Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs before their enemies! because Joshua 7:11,12 Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff… Judges 2:11,14,15 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim: … 2 Kings 17:7-18 For so it was, that the children of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, which had brought them up out of the land of Egypt, from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and had feared other gods, … shall return Leviticus 26:40-42 If they shall confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, with their trespass which they trespassed against me, and that also they have walked contrary unto me; … Deuteronomy 4:29-31 But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul… Deuteronomy 30:1-6 And it shall come to pass, when all these things are come upon thee, the blessing and the curse, which I have set before thee, and thou shalt call them to mind among all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath driven thee, … pray Ezra 9:5 And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God, Nehemiah 9:1 Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them. Isaiah 63:1-64:12 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save… in. 2 Chronicles 6:20 That thine eyes may be open upon this house day and night, upon the place whereof thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy name there; to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth toward this place. Jump to Previous Acknowledge Confess Defeated Enemy Grace Honouring House Israel Making Overcome Prayers Praying Requesting Sin Sinned Smitten Struck Supplication Temple Turn Turned War WorseJump to Next Acknowledge Confess Defeated Enemy Grace Honouring House Israel Making Overcome Prayers Praying Requesting Sin Sinned Smitten Struck Supplication Temple Turn Turned War Worse2 Chronicles 6 1. Solomon, having blessed the people, blessed God12. Solomon's prayer in the consecration of the temple, upon the bronze platform. When Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy This phrase reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where obedience brings blessings and disobedience results in consequences, such as defeat by enemies. Historically, Israel faced numerous defeats, such as those by the Philistines and Babylonians, often attributed to their turning away from God. This concept is rooted in Deuteronomy 28, where blessings and curses are outlined based on Israel's faithfulness. because they have sinned against You and they return to You and confess Your name praying and pleading before You in this temple Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel who is offering this prayer during the dedication of the temple. He is seeking God's favor and forgiveness for the people of Israel. 2. Israel The chosen people of God, who are the subject of Solomon's prayer. They are depicted as potentially being defeated due to their sins. 3. The Temple The house of God in Jerusalem, which Solomon has built and is dedicating. It is the central place of worship and prayer for the Israelites. 4. Enemies The adversaries of Israel who may defeat them as a consequence of Israel's sin. 5. God The sovereign Lord to whom Solomon is praying, seeking mercy and forgiveness for the people of Israel. Teaching Points The Consequences of SinSin can lead to defeat and hardship, both spiritually and physically. Recognizing the impact of sin is crucial for seeking restoration. The Power of Repentance Turning back to God and confessing His name is a powerful act of repentance that can lead to forgiveness and restoration. The Role of the Temple The temple serves as a central place for prayer and supplication, symbolizing the importance of communal worship and seeking God’s presence. God’s Mercy and Forgiveness God is merciful and willing to forgive when His people genuinely repent and seek Him, demonstrating His steadfast love and faithfulness. The Importance of Prayer Prayer is a vital component of repentance and restoration, serving as a means to communicate with God and seek His guidance and forgiveness.(24) And if thy people Israel be put to the worse.--See margin. Kings has a different construction, "when thy people Israel are smitten." (Comp. 2Chronicles 6:26.) Because they have sinned.--When or if they sin (so also in 2Chronicles 6:26). LXX., ??? ?????????. Vuig., "peccabunt enim tibi," as a parenthesis. Syriac and Arabic, "when." Kings, if ('asher) they sin, a rarer usage. Verses 24, 25. - (See Leviticus 26:3, 17, 33, 40; Deuteronomy 27:7, 25; also Deuteronomy 4:27, 29-31; 28:64-68; 30:1-20Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whenוְֽאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not Your people עַמְּךָ֧ (‘am·mə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc are defeated יִנָּגֵ֞ף (yin·nā·ḡêp̄) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5062: To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face an enemy אוֹיֵ֖ב (’ō·w·yêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary because כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they have sinned against You, יֶֽחֶטְאוּ־ (ye·ḥeṭ·’ū-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn and they return וְשָׁ֙בוּ֙ (wə·šā·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to You לָ֑ךְ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew and confess וְהוֹד֣וּ (wə·hō·w·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan Your name, שְׁמֶ֔ךָ (šə·me·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name praying וְהִתְפַּֽלְל֧וּ (wə·hiṯ·pal·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6419: To judge, to intercede, pray and pleading וְהִֽתְחַנְּנ֛וּ (wə·hiṯ·ḥan·nə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2603: To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore before לְפָנֶ֖יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face You in this הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that house, בַּבַּ֥יִת (bab·ba·yiṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Links 2 Chronicles 6:24 NIV2 Chronicles 6:24 NLT 2 Chronicles 6:24 ESV 2 Chronicles 6:24 NASB 2 Chronicles 6:24 KJV 2 Chronicles 6:24 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 6:24 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 6:24 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 6:24 French Bible 2 Chronicles 6:24 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 6:24 If your people Israel be struck down (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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