2 Chronicles 6:41

41 “Now arise, LORD God, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. May your priests, LORD God, be clothed with salvation, may your faithful people rejoice in your goodness.

2 Chronicles 6:41 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
41 Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness.
English Standard Version (ESV)
41 "And now arise, O LORD God, and go to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. Let your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let your saints rejoice in your goodness.
New Living Translation (NLT)
41 “And now arise, O LORD God, and enter your resting place, along with the Ark, the symbol of your power. May your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation; may your loyal servants rejoice in your goodness.
The Message Bible (MSG)
41 Up, God, enjoy your new place of quiet repose, you and your mighty covenant Chest; Dress your priests up in salvation clothes, let your holy people celebrate goodness.
American Standard Version (ASV)
41 Now therefore arise, O Jehovah God, into thy resting-place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O Jehovah God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
41 "Now arise, and come to your resting place, LORD God-- you and the ark of your power. Clothe your priests, LORD God, with salvation. Let your godly ones rejoice in what is good.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
41 Now therefore: Arise, Lord God, [come] to Your resting place, You and the ark [that shows] Your strength. May Your priests, Lord God, be clothed with salvation, and may Your godly people rejoice in goodness.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
41 "LORD God, rise up and come to your resting place. Come in together with the ark. It's the sign of your power. LORD God, may your priests put on salvation as if it were their clothes. May your faithful people be glad because you are so good.

2 Chronicles 6:41 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 5:41

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1).

2 Chronicles 6:41 In-Context

39 then from heaven, your dwelling place, hear their prayer and their pleas, and uphold their cause. And forgive your people, who have sinned against you.
40 “Now, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.
41 “Now arise, LORD God, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. May your priests, LORD God, be clothed with salvation, may your faithful people rejoice in your goodness.
42 LORD God, do not reject your anointed one. Remember the great love promised to David your servant.”

Cross References 4

  • 1. Psalms 3:7; Psalms 7:6; Psalms 59:4; Isaiah 33:10
  • 2. 1 Chronicles 28:2
  • 3. Psalms 132:16
  • 4. Psalms 13:6; Psalms 27:13; Psalms 116:12; Psalms 142:7
Scripture quoted by permission.  Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®.  NIV®.  Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica.  All rights reserved worldwide.