2 Chronicles 6:42
2 Chronicles 6:42 in Multiple Translations
O LORD God, do not reject Your anointed one. Remember Your loving devotion to Your servant David.”
O LORD God, turn not away the face of thine anointed: remember the mercies of David thy servant.
O Jehovah God, turn not away the face of thine anointed: remember thy lovingkindnesses to David thy servant.
O Lord God, let him whom you have taken for yourself never be given up by you: keep in mind your mercies to David your servant.
Lord God, don't reject the king you have chosen. Remember your trustworthy love for your servant David.’”
O Lord God, refuse not the face of thine anoynted: remember the mercies promised to Dauid thy seruant.
O Jehovah God, turn not back the face of Thine anointed, be mindful of the kind acts of David Thy servant.'
“LORD God, don’t turn away the face of your anointed. Remember your loving kindnesses to David your servant.”
O LORD God, turn not away the face of thy anointed: remember the mercies of David thy servant.
O Lord God, turn not away the face of thy anointed: remember the mercies of David thy servant.
Yahweh God, do not reject me the king whom you have appointed to be the king of Israel; do not forget that you greatly loved David, who served you very well.”
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 6:42
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2 Chronicles 6:42 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְהוָ֣ה
אֱלֹהִ֔ים
אַל
תָּשֵׁ֖ב
פְּנֵ֣י
מְשִׁיחֶ֑י/ךָ
זָכְרָ֕/ה
לְ/חַֽסְדֵ֖י
דָּוִ֥יד
עַבְדֶּֽ/ךָ
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהִ֔ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תָּשֵׁ֖ב
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Hiphil-Juss-2ms
פְּנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp
מְשִׁיחֶ֑י/ךָ
mâshîyach
H4899
anointed
N-mp | Suff
זָכְרָ֕/ה
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
לְ/חַֽסְדֵ֖י
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
Prep | N-mp
דָּוִ֥יד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
עַבְדֶּֽ/ךָ
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 6:42
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהִ֔ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תָּשֵׁ֖ב
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Hiphil-Juss-2ms
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
פְּנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
מְשִׁיחֶ֑י/ךָ
mâshîyach
H4899
"anointed"
N-mp | Suff
Messiah means anointed one, referring to a king, priest, or the Messiah in the Bible. It describes someone set apart for a special purpose. The term is used in the Old Testament to describe kings and priests, and in the New Testament to describe Jesus.
Definition: 1) anointed, anointed one 1a) of the Messiah, Messianic prince 1b) of the king of Israel 1c) of the high priest of Israel 1d) of Cyrus 1e) of the patriarchs as anointed kings
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: anointed, Messiah. See also: Leviticus 4:3; 2 Samuel 22:51; Psalms 2:2.
זָכְרָ֕/ה
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
לְ/חַֽסְדֵ֖י
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
Prep | N-mp
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
דָּוִ֥יד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
עַבְדֶּֽ/ךָ
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 6:42
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- Context
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- 2 Chronicles 6:42 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 6:42
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 6:42
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 6:42
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 6:42
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 6:42
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 6:42
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 6:42
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 6:42
Context — Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication
40Now, my God, may Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place.
41Now therefore, arise, O LORD God, and enter Your resting place, You and the ark of Your might. May Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and may Your godly ones rejoice in goodness.
42O LORD God, do not reject Your anointed one. Remember Your loving devotion to Your servant David.”
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 55:3 | Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant— My loving devotion promised to David. |
| 2 | Psalms 132:1 | O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured, |
| 3 | Isaiah 61:1 | The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, |
| 4 | 1 Kings 1:34 | There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ |
| 5 | Acts 13:34 | In fact, God raised Him from the dead, never to see decay. As He has said: ‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings promised to David.’ |
| 6 | 1 Kings 2:16 | So now I have just one request of you; do not deny me.” “State your request,” she told him. |
| 7 | Psalms 89:24 | My faithfulness and loving devotion will be with him, and through My name his horn will be exalted. |
| 8 | Psalms 89:28 | I will forever preserve My loving devotion for him, and My covenant with him will stand fast. |
| 9 | Psalms 2:2 | The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: |
| 10 | Psalms 132:10 | For the sake of Your servant David, do not reject Your anointed one. |
2 Chronicles 6:42 Summary
[This verse is a prayer where King Solomon asks God not to reject him, but to remember the love and promises God made to his father David. God had made a covenant with David, promising to love and care for him and his descendants, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-16. Solomon is asking God to keep those promises and to stay close to him, just like God was with David. This reminds us that God is a faithful and loving God who keeps His promises, as also seen in Deuteronomy 7:9, and we can trust Him to be with us and guide us in our lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'reject' someone in the Bible?
In the context of 2 Chronicles 6:42, rejecting someone means to refuse or turn away from them, as seen in Psalm 51:11 where David asks God not to take His Holy Spirit from him, indicating a desire for God's presence and acceptance.
Who is the 'anointed one' referred to in this verse?
The 'anointed one' in 2 Chronicles 6:42 is likely King Solomon, who was anointed by God to succeed his father David as king of Israel, as described in 1 Kings 1:39, emphasizing God's choice and appointment.
What is the significance of remembering God's 'loving devotion' to David?
Remembering God's loving devotion to David, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 6:42, highlights God's covenant faithfulness and love, which is also seen in Psalm 89:28, where God promises to love David forever, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to His people.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's covenant with David?
This verse is closely tied to God's covenant with David, as outlined in 2 Samuel 7:12-16, where God promises to establish David's throne forever, indicating a long-term commitment to David and his descendants, which is a central theme in the Old Testament.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of remembering God's faithfulness in my own life, especially when facing challenges or uncertainties?
- How does the concept of God's 'loving devotion' inspire my worship and prayer life, and what are some practical ways I can express my love and devotion to Him?
- In what ways can I, like Solomon, ask God to remember His promises and covenant faithfulness in my life, and what does this reveal about my trust in God's character?
- What does this verse teach me about God's heart towards His people, and how can I reflect this heart of love and compassion in my relationships with others?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 6:42
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 5:1]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 6:42
O LORD God, turn not away the face of thine anointed: remember the mercies of David thy servant.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 6:42
Of thine anointed, i.e. of me, who by thy command and appointment was anointed the king and ruler of thy people: do not deny my present requests, nor send me back from the throne of thy grace with a sad heart and dejected countenance. The mercies of David thy servant, i.e. those which thou hast promised to David and to his house for ever.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 6:42
2 Chronicles 6:42 O LORD God, turn not away the face of thine anointed: remember the mercies of David thy servant.Ver. 42. Remember the mercies of David.] Those "sure mercies"; that is, promises of mercy.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 6:42
(42) O Lord God.—Not in the psalm. The temple invocation is used as in the priest’s blessing (Numbers 6:24-26). Turn not away the face of thine anointed—i.e., deny not his request (1 Kings 2:16). Psalms 132:10 :— “For the sake of David Thy servant, Turn not away the face of Thine Anointed.” The members of the couplet are transposed, and the language of the first is modified by the chronicler, so as to bring in the phrase, “the mercies of David,” that is, Jehovah’s mercies promised to David (Isaiah 55:3; Psalms 89:49). Remember (zokrâh)—Only here and five times in Nehemish.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 6:42
Verse 42. Turn not away the face of thine anointed] "At least do me good; and if not for my sake, do it for thy own sake." - Jarchi. These two last verses are not in the parallel place in 1Kg 8:22-53. There are other differences between the two places in this prayer, but they are not of much consequence.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 6:42
42. turn not away] Cp. Psalms 132:10. remember the mercies of David] i.e. either shew David’s son the mercies thou didst shew to David himself (Isaiah 55:3), or (better), remember the good deeds (“mercies”; cp. 2 Chronicles 32:32) which David did, and reward his son.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 6:42
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When God Stepped Down - Part 1 (Cd Quality) by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the preacher recounts a powerful revival that took place in a parish during the Lewis revival. The revival was sparked by a young man who read a portion of Psalm 24 |
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As We Have Heard, So Have We Seen by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to true witnesses in order to have a genuine understanding of God's word. He warns against believing false witne |
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The Free Gospel-Call by Ralph Erskine | Ralph Erskine preaches a powerful message on the invitation to all thirsty souls and the poor and needy to come and share in the water of salvation's well. He emphasizes the freedo |
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Exhortation to the Heathen by Clement of Alexandria | Clement of Alexandria exhorts believers to abandon idolatry and embrace the adoration of the divine Word and God the Father. He contrasts the deceptive allure of myths and idol wor |
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Gather Up the Fragments, That Nothing Be Lost. by Phoebe Palmer | Phoebe Palmer preaches about the journey of faith and the struggles of uncertainty and spiritual depression along the way. She reflects on the importance of seeking God's guidance |
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The Great Things God Has Done for His People by William Gadsby | William Gadsby preaches about the great mysteries of salvation that many struggle to comprehend, including God's saving power for even the worst sinners, the method of salvation th |
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Naked Truth, or Truth Nakedly Manifesting Itself by Isaac Penington | Isaac Penington preaches about the deep spiritual experiences and truths he has encountered, emphasizing the importance of the seed of the kingdom, the nourishment of the soul thro |