2 Chronicles 6:42

42 LORD God, do not reject your anointed one. Remember the great love promised to David your servant.”

2 Chronicles 6:42 in Other Translations

KJV
42 O LORD God, turn not away the face of thine anointed: remember the mercies of David thy servant.
ESV
42 O LORD God, do not turn away the face of your anointed one! Remember your steadfast love for David your servant."
NLT
42 O LORD God, do not reject the king you have anointed. Remember your unfailing love for your servant David.”
MSG
42 And don't, God, back out on your anointed ones, keep in mind the love promised to David your servant.
CSB
42 Lord God, do not reject Your anointed one; remember the loyalty of Your servant David.

2 Chronicles 6:42 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 5:42

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1)

2 Chronicles 6:42 In-Context

40 “Now, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.
41 “Now arise, LORD God, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. May your priests, LORD God, be clothed with salvation, may your faithful people rejoice in your goodness.
42 LORD God, do not reject your anointed one. Remember the great love promised to David your servant.”

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 2:2
  • 2. Psalms 89:24,28; Isaiah 55:3
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