2 Chronicles 6:31
New International Version
so that they will fear you and walk in obedience to you all the time they live in the land you gave our ancestors.

New Living Translation
Then they will fear you and walk in your ways as long as they live in the land you gave to our ancestors.

English Standard Version
that they may fear you and walk in your ways all the days that they live in the land that you gave to our fathers.

Berean Standard Bible
so that they may fear You and walk in Your ways all the days they live in the land that You gave to our fathers.

King James Bible
That they may fear thee, to walk in thy ways, so long as they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers.

New King James Version
that they may fear You, to walk in Your ways as long as they live in the land which You gave to our fathers.

New American Standard Bible
so that they may fear You, to walk in Your ways as long as they live in the land which You have given to our fathers.

NASB 1995
that they may fear You, to walk in Your ways as long as they live in the land which You have given to our fathers.

NASB 1977
that they may fear Thee, to walk in Thy ways as long as they live in the land which Thou hast given to our fathers.

Legacy Standard Bible
that they may fear You, to walk in Your ways all the days they live upon the face of the land which You have given to our fathers.

Amplified Bible
so that they may fear You, to walk in Your ways [in obedience to You] as long as they live in the land which You have given to our fathers.

Christian Standard Bible
so that they may fear you and walk in your ways all the days they live on the land you gave our ancestors.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
so that they may fear You and walk in Your ways all the days they live on the land You gave our ancestors.

American Standard Version
that they may fear thee, to walk in thy ways, so long as they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers.

Contemporary English Version
Then your people will worship you and obey you for as long as they live in the land you gave their ancestors.

English Revised Version
that they may fear thee, to walk in thy ways, so long as they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then, as long as they live in the land that you gave to our ancestors, they will fear you and follow you.

Good News Translation
so that your people may honor you and obey you all the time they live in the land which you gave to our ancestors.

International Standard Version
so they will fear you and live life your way as long as they live in the land that you have given to our ancestors.

Majority Standard Bible
so that they may fear You and walk in Your ways all the days they live in the land that You gave to our fathers.

NET Bible
Then they will honor you by obeying you throughout their lifetimes as they live on the land you gave to our ancestors.

New Heart English Bible
that they may fear you, to walk in your ways, so long as they live in the land which you gave to our fathers.

Webster's Bible Translation
That they may fear thee, to walk in thy ways, so long as they live in the land which thou gavest to our fathers.

World English Bible
that they may fear you, to walk in your ways as long as they live in the land which you gave to our fathers.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
so that they fear You, to walk in Your ways, all the days that they are living on the face of the ground that You have given to our fathers.

Young's Literal Translation
so that they fear Thee, to walk in Thy ways, all the days that they are living on the face of the ground that Thou hast given to our fathers.

Smith's Literal Translation
So that they shall fear thee to walk in thy ways all the days which they live upon the face of the land which thou gavest to our fathers.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That they may fear thee, and walk in thy ways all the days that they live upon the face of the land, which thou hast given to our fathers.

Catholic Public Domain Version
So may they fear you, and so may they walk in your ways, during all the days that they live upon the face of the land, which you gave to our fathers.

New American Bible
So may they revere you and walk in your ways as long as they live on the land you gave our ancestors.

New Revised Standard Version
Thus may they fear you and walk in your ways all the days that they live in the land that you gave to our ancestors.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
That they may revere thee, to walk before thee in thy ways so long as they live in the land which thou gavest to their fathers.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because of this, they will stand in awe of you to walk before you in your ways all the days that they live on the land that you have given to their fathers.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
that they may fear Thee, to walk in Thy ways, all the days that they live in the land which Thou gavest unto our fathers.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
that they may reverence all thy ways all the days which they live upon the face of the land, which thou gavest to our fathers.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon's Prayer of Dedication
30be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of men— 31so that they may fear You and walk in Your ways all the days they live in the land that You gave to our fathers. 32And as for the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of Your great name and Your mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple,…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:10
The day you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb, the LORD said to me, “Gather the people before Me to hear My words, so that they may learn to fear Me all the days they live on the earth, and that they may teach them to their children.”

Psalm 86:11
Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.

1 Kings 8:40
so that they may fear You all the days they live in the land that You gave to our fathers.

Jeremiah 32:39
I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

Psalm 119:38
Establish Your word to Your servant, to produce reverence for You.

Isaiah 29:13
Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.

Ezekiel 11:19-20
And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them; I will remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh, / so that they may follow My statutes, keep My ordinances, and practice them. Then they will be My people, and I will be their God.

Deuteronomy 5:29
If only they had such a heart to fear Me and keep all My commandments always, so that it might be well with them and with their children forever.

Psalm 25:12
Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him.

Psalm 128:1
A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways!

Matthew 22:37
Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’

Hebrews 8:10
For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

John 17:3
Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

1 John 2:3-6
By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. / If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. / But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him: ...


Treasury of Scripture

That they may fear you, to walk in your ways, so long as they live in the land which you gave to our fathers.

fear thee

Exodus 20:20
And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.

1 Samuel 12:24
Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.

Job 28:28
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

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2 Chronicles 6
1. Solomon, having blessed the people, blessed God
12. Solomon's prayer in the consecration of the temple, upon the bronze platform.














so that they may fear You
The concept of fearing God is central to the Old Testament and denotes a profound respect and reverence for the Almighty. This fear is not about terror but about acknowledging God's holiness, power, and authority. In the context of Solomon's prayer, it reflects a desire for the Israelites to maintain a covenant relationship with God, recognizing His sovereignty. This fear is foundational to wisdom, as seen in Proverbs 9:10, and is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms and Proverbs.

and walk in Your ways
Walking in God's ways implies living according to His commandments and statutes. This phrase emphasizes obedience and a lifestyle that reflects God's character and laws. In Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Moses instructs the Israelites to walk in all God's ways, highlighting the importance of obedience as a response to God's love and faithfulness. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are called to walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16).

all the days they live
This phrase underscores the lifelong commitment expected from the Israelites. It is not a temporary or conditional obedience but a perpetual dedication to God's commandments. The idea of lifelong faithfulness is a recurring theme in the Bible, as seen in Joshua 24:15, where Joshua challenges the Israelites to serve the Lord all their days.

in the land that You gave to our fathers
The land is a significant aspect of God's covenant with Israel, promised to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 12:7). It represents not only a physical inheritance but also a place where God's people can live out their covenant relationship with Him. The land is a gift from God, and living in it according to His ways is a sign of gratitude and acknowledgment of His provision. This promise of land is fulfilled in the conquest of Canaan and is a type of the eternal inheritance promised to believers in the New Testament (Hebrews 4:8-9).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Solomon
The king of Israel who built the temple in Jerusalem and is offering a prayer of dedication in this chapter.

2. Israelites
The people of God to whom the land was given, and who are the primary audience of Solomon's prayer.

3. The Temple in Jerusalem
The central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people.

4. The Land Given to the Fathers
Refers to the Promised Land, which God gave to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

5. The Dedication of the Temple
A significant event where Solomon prays for God's presence, blessing, and guidance for the people of Israel.
Teaching Points
Fear of the Lord as Reverence
The fear mentioned in this verse is not about being afraid but about having a deep respect and reverence for God. This reverence leads to obedience and a desire to walk in His ways.

Walking in God's Ways
To walk in God's ways means to live according to His commandments and teachings. It involves a daily commitment to align our actions and decisions with God's will.

Generational Faithfulness
The reference to "the land You gave to our fathers" reminds us of the importance of passing down faith and obedience to future generations. Our actions today can impact the spiritual legacy we leave behind.

The Role of the Temple
The temple was a physical representation of God's presence. Today, believers are called to be temples of the Holy Spirit, living lives that reflect God's holiness and love.

Continuous Dependence on God
Solomon's prayer highlights the need for ongoing reliance on God for guidance and strength. This dependence is crucial for living a life that honors Him.(31) To walk in thy ways.--An explanatory remark added by the chronicler.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
so that
לְמַ֣עַן (lə·ma·‘an)
Conjunction
Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent

they may fear You
יִֽירָא֗וּךָ (yî·rā·’ū·ḵā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

and walk
לָלֶ֙כֶת֙ (lā·le·ḵeṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

in Your ways
בִּדְרָכֶ֔יךָ (biḏ·rā·ḵe·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the days
הַ֨יָּמִ֔ים (hay·yā·mîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day

they
הֵ֥ם (hêm)
Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They

live
חַיִּ֖ים (ḥay·yîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life

in
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the land
הָאֲדָמָ֑ה (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 127: Ground, land

You gave
נָתַ֖תָּה (nā·ṯat·tāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to our fathers.
לַאֲבֹתֵֽינוּ׃ (la·’ă·ḇō·ṯê·nū)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural
Strong's 1: Father


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