2 Chronicles 6:6

6 but 1I have chosen Jerusalem that My name might be there, and I 2have chosen David to be over My people Israel.'

2 Chronicles 6:6 In-Context

4 He said, "Blessed be the LORD , the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth to my father David and has fulfilled it with His hands, saying,
5 'Since the day that I brought My people from the land of Egypt, I did not choose a city out of all the tribes of Israel in which to build a house that My name might be there, nor did I choose any man for a leader over My people Israel;
6 but I have chosen Jerusalem that My name might be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.'
7 "Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the name of the LORD , the God of Israel.
8 "But the LORD said to my father David, 'Because it was in your heart to build a house for My name, you did well that it was in your heart.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 2 Chronicles 12:13
  • 2. 1 Chronicles 28:4
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