2 Chronicles 20:8

8 They have lived in it and have built in it a sanctuary for your Name, saying,

2 Chronicles 20:8 in Other Translations

8 And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,

8 And they have lived in it and have built for you in it a sanctuary for your name, saying,

8 Your people settled here and built this Temple to honor your name.

8 They have lived here and built a holy house of worship to honor you,

8 They have lived in the land and have built You a sanctuary in it for Your name and have said,

2 Chronicles 20:8 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 20:8

And they dwelt therein
From ages past, hitherto, since it was first given them, and they were put into the possession of it: and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name;
a temple for his worship, honour, and glory, and for him to dwell in; and is a reason why it might be hoped he would protect them, especially when they prayed to him: saying;
and he promised to hear and help them, as follows.

2 Chronicles 20:8 In-Context

6 and said: “LORD, the God of our ancestors, are you not the God who is in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. Power and might are in your hand, and no one can withstand you.

7 Our God, did you not drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham your friend?

8 They have lived in it and have built in it a sanctuary for your Name, saying,

9 ‘If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgment, or plague or famine, we will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.’

10 “But now here are men from Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, whose territory you would not allow Israel to invade when they came from Egypt; so they turned away from them and did not destroy them.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Chronicles 6:20