2 Chronicles 6:37
Yet if they bethink themselves in the land whither they are carried captive, and turn and pray unto thee in the land of their captivity, saying, We have sinned, we have done amiss, and have dealt wickedly;
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Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
If they bethink themselves - "If thy fear should return into their hearts." - Targum.
The whole of this prayer is amply considered in the parallel place, 1 Kings 8:22-53 (note), where see the notes.
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
turn and pray R.V. turn again, and make supplication (cp. 1 Kings).
done amiss R.V. done perversely (as 1 Kings). The stronger word represents tie Heb. word the better.
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