2 Chronicles 20:8

Modern

They have lived in the land and have built in it a sanctuary for Your Name, saying,

Traditional

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

Literal

And they dwell in it and have built You a sanctuary in it for Your name, saying,

Latin

Habitaveruntque in ea, et exstruxerunt in illa sanctuarium nomini tuo, dicentes:

Hebrew

English

They have lived in the land and have built in it a sanctuary for Your Name, saying,

Jehoshaphat reacted to the news of war with nearby nations by praying in sorrow, following Solomon's prayer ideals (2 Chronicles 6:24–40).

Theme notes and profiles

2 Chronicles 2:4
Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.
2 Chronicles 6:10
Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.