2 Chronicles 6:37

37 Your people will be sorry for their sins when they are held as prisoners in another country. They will be sorry and pray to you in the land where they are held as prisoners, saying, 'We have sinned. We have done wrong and acted wickedly.'

2 Chronicles 6:37 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 5:37

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1).

2 Chronicles 6:37 In-Context

35 Then hear in heaven their prayers, and do what is right.

36 "Everyone sins, so your people will also sin against you. You will become angry with them and will hand them over to their enemies. Their enemies will capture them and take them away to a country far or near.

37 Your people will be sorry for their sins when they are held as prisoners in another country. They will be sorry and pray to you in the land where they are held as prisoners, saying, 'We have sinned. We have done wrong and acted wickedly.'

38 They will truly turn back to you in the land where they are captives. They will pray, facing this land you gave their ancestors, this city you have chosen, and the Temple I have built for you.

39 Then hear their prayers from your home in heaven and do what is right. Forgive your people who have sinned against you.