2 Chronicles 7:12

The LORD’s Response to Solomon · 2 Chronicles 7:11–22
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Translations

Modern
…the LORD appeared to him at night and said to him: “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice.
Traditional
And the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice.
Literal
And YHWH appeared to Solomon by night and said to him, “I have heard your prayer, and I have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice.
Latin
Apparuit autem ei Dominus nocte, et ait: Audivi orationem tuam, et elegi locum istum mihi in domum sacrificii.

Original

Hebrew
English
…the LORD appeared to him at night and said to him: “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Temple Worship The Tabernacle

Parallels

1 Kings 9:1–9

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Worship

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Dispensation of God God: Appearances of To Solomon Offerings: Offered at the Door of the Temple Sacrifices: To be Brought to the Place Appointed by God Solomon: Covenant Renewed in a Vision After the Dedication of the Temple Temple: Solomon's: House of Sacrifice the First Temple: Appointed As a House of Sacrifice