2 Chronicles 7:12

2 Chronicles · Old Testament · Chapter 7

“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.”2 Chronicles 7:12

What Does 2 Chronicles 7:12 Mean?

2 Chronicles 7:12 is found in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 7, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (17)

These passages are connected to 2 Chronicles 7:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Deuteronomy 12:5“But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come:”2 Chronicles 7:16“For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.”1 Kings 9:2“That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon.”Genesis 17:1“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.”2 Kings 21:7“And he set a graven image of the grove that he had made in the house, of which the LORD said to David, and to Solomon his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever:”2 Chronicles 1:7“In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.”John 4:20“Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.”Deuteronomy 12:11“Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD:”2 Kings 20:5“Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.”Luke 1:13“But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.”Acts 10:31“And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.”1 John 5:14“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:”2 Kings 2:6“And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the LORD hath sent me to Jordan. And he said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And they two went on.”Psalms 10:17“LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:”Psalms 66:19“But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.”Psalms 78:68“But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.”Psalms 132:13“For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.”

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