2 Chronicles 6:2
But I have built thee a house of habitation, and a place for thee to dwell in for ever.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever.
In Context
1Then spake Solomon, Jehovah hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:13He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
1 Chronicles 17:12He shall build me a house, and I will establish his throne for ever.
1 Chronicles 28:6And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts; for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.
2 Chronicles 2:4Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of Jehovah my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him incense of sweet spices, and for the continual showbread, and for the burnt-offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the set feasts of Jehovah our God. This is [an ordinance] for ever to Israel.
Psalms 132:5Until I find out a place for Jehovah, A tabernacle for the Mighty One of Jacob.
Psalms 135:21Blessed be Jehovah out of Zion, Who dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye Jehovah. Psalm 136
Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 6:2-12
Solomon's Prayer to God. ( b. c. 1004.) 1 Then said Solomon, The Lord hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness. 2 But I have built a house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever. 3 And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood. 4 And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to my father David, saying, 5 Since the day that I brought forth my… Read the whole commentary →