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2 Chronicles 6:16

2 Chronicles 6:16
Now therefore, O LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit upon the throne of Israel; yet so that thy children take heed to their way to walk in my law, as thou hast walked before me.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Chronicles 6:12-42

Solomon had, in the foregoing verses, signed and sealed, as it were, the deed of dedication, by which the temple was appropriated to the honour and service of God. Now here he prays the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

yet so that R.V. if only.

walk in my law In 1Ki 8:25, walk before me. The Chronicler characteristically introduces a reference to the Law of the Lord (the tôrah). In Samuel and Kings neither David nor…