2 Chronicles 20:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Our ancestors lived in this land and built a temple to honour you.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 2:4

I am building a temple where the LORD my God will be worshipped. Sweet-smelling incense will be burnt there, and sacred bread will be offered to him. Worshippers will offer sacrifices to the LORD every morning and evening, every Sabbath, and on the first day of each month, as well as during all our religious festivals. These things will be done for all time, just as the LORD has commanded.

2 Chronicles 20:7

Our God, you forced out the nations who lived in this land before your people Israel came here, and you gave it to the descendants of your friend Abraham for ever.

2 Chronicles 20:9

They believed that whenever this land is struck by war or disease or famine, your people can pray to you at the temple, and you will hear their prayer and save them.

2 Chronicles 6:10

The LORD has done what he promised. I am now the king of Israel, and I've built a temple for the LORD our God.

Joshua 21:43

The LORD gave the Israelites the land he had promised their ancestors, and they captured it and settled in it.