2 Chronicles 6:23

23 then hear in heaven. Judge the case, punish the guilty, but declare that the innocent person is not guilty.

2 Chronicles 6:23 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 5:23

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1).

2 Chronicles 6:23 In-Context

21 Hear my prayers and the prayers of your people Israel when we pray facing this place. Hear from your home in heaven, and when you hear, forgive us.

22 "If someone wrongs another person, he will be brought to the altar in this Temple. If he swears an oath that he is not guilty,

23 then hear in heaven. Judge the case, punish the guilty, but declare that the innocent person is not guilty.

24 "When your people, the Israelites, sin against you, their enemies will defeat them. But if they come back to you and praise you and pray to you in this Temple,

25 then listen from heaven. Forgive the sin of your people Israel, and bring them back to the land you gave to them and their ancestors.