2 Chronicles 20:8
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“They have lived in the land and have built in it a sanctuary for Your Name, saying,”
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“They have lived in the land and have built in it a sanctuary for Your Name, saying,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,”
King James Version · Public Domain“And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and they dwell in it, and build to Thee in it a sanctuary for Thy name, saying,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Chronicles 20:8 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Joshua 21:43Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it.
- 2 Chronicles 2:4Behold, 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 6:5‘Since the day I brought My people out of the land of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there, nor have I chosen anyone to be ruler over My people Israel.
- 2 Chronicles 6:6But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’
- 2 Chronicles 6:10Now 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.
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