2 Chronicles 6:6

New International Reader's Version

But now I have chosen Jerusalem. I will put my Name there. And I have chosen David to rule over my people Israel.’

Cross References

2 Kings 21:4

He built altars in the Lord’s temple. The Lord had said about his temple, “I will put my Name there in Jerusalem.”

2 Kings 21:7

Manasseh had carved a pole used to worship the female god named Asherah. He put it in the temple. The Lord had spoken to David and his son Solomon about the temple. He had said, “My Name will be in this temple and in Jerusalem forever. Out of all the cities in the tribes of Israel I have chosen Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 17:5

I have not lived in a house from the day I brought Israel up out of Egypt until now. I have moved my tent from one place to another. I have moved my home from one place to another.

1 Chronicles 17:7

“So tell my servant David, ‘The Lord who rules over all says, “I took you away from the grasslands. That is where you were taking care of your father’s sheep and goats. I appointed you ruler over my people Israel.

1 Chronicles 28:4

“But the Lord chose me. He is the God of Israel. He chose me from my whole family to be king over Israel forever. He chose Judah to lead the tribes. From the tribe of Judah he chose my family. From my father’s sons he chose me. He was pleased to make me king over the whole nation of Israel.

2 Chronicles 12:13

King Rehoboam had made his position secure in Jerusalem. He continued as king. He was 41 years old when he became king. He ruled for 17 years in Jerusalem. It was the city the Lord had chosen out of all the cities in the tribes of Israel. He wanted to put his Name there. The name of Rehoboam’s mother was Naamah from Ammon.

2 Chronicles 20:8

They have lived in this land. They’ve built a temple here for your Name. They have said,

2 Chronicles 30:8

Don’t be stubborn. Don’t be as your people were. Obey the Lord. Come to his temple. He has set it apart to himself forever. Serve the Lord your God. Then he’ll stop being angry with you.

2 Chronicles 33:4

He built altars in the Lord’s temple. The Lord had said about his temple, “My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.”

2 Chronicles 6:20

Let your eyes look toward this temple day and night. You said you would put your Name here. Listen to the prayer I’m praying toward this place.

2 Chronicles 6:5

‘I brought my people out of Egypt. Since then, a temple for my Name has not been built. I have not chosen a city in any tribe of Israel for that purpose. And I have not chosen anyone to be ruler over my people Israel.

2 Chronicles 7:16

I have chosen this temple. I have set it apart for myself. My Name will be there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.

Ezra 7:16

Also take any other silver and gold you can get from the land of Babylon. And take the offerings the people and priests choose to give for the temple of their God in Jerusalem.

Psalm 122:2

Jerusalem, our feet are standing inside your gates.

Psalm 132:13

The Lord has chosen Zion. That’s the place where he wants to live.

Psalm 48:1

The Lord is great. He is really worthy of praise. Praise him in the city of our God, his holy mountain.

Exodus 20:24

“ ‘Make an altar out of dirt for me. Sacrifice your burnt offerings and friendship offerings on it. Sacrifice your sheep, goats and cattle on it. I will come to you and bless you everywhere I cause my name to be honored.

Isaiah 14:32

What answer should be given to the messengers from that nation? Tell them, ‘The Lord has made Zion secure. His suffering people will find safety there.’ ”

Zechariah 2:12

He will receive Judah as his share in the holy land. And he will choose Jerusalem again.

Zechariah 3:2

The Lord said to Satan, “May the Lord correct you! He has chosen Jerusalem. So may he correct you! Isn’t this man Joshua like a burning stick pulled out of the fire?”

1 Samuel 16:1

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you be filled with sorrow because of Saul? I have refused to have him as king over Israel. Fill your animal horn with olive oil and go on your way. I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”