2 Chronicles 6:6

But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Chronicles 6:6

BSB
But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.'
AKJV
But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
CPDV
But I chose Jerusalem, so that my name would be in it. And I chose David, so that I might appoint him over my people Israel.'
ERV
but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
NHEB
but I chose Jerusalem, that my name may be there; and I chose David to be over my people Israel.'
SMT
And I will choose in Jerusalem for my name to be there; and I will choose in David to be over my people Israel.

Commentary for 2 Chronicles 6:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Chronicles 6:6
Summary
God chose Jerusalem and David for leadership
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Confirming choices of city and king
Estimated Time Period
c. 960 BC
Category
Promise