2 Chronicles 6:10 Meaning and Explanation
“The LORD therefore hath performed his word that he hath spoken: for I am risen up in the room of David my father, and am set on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”
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Read Full Chapter →Solomon testifies that God's promise is now fulfilled: he rules and has built God's house.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 6:10
Solomon declares God's word to David now fully performed through his own reign and building.
What Does 2 Chronicles 6:10 Mean?
Solomon's statement affirms God's reliability. What God spoke, God has now performed—the promise to David is no longer future but accomplished fact. Solomon's ascent to David's throne and his completion of the temple are the proof. The present reality mirrors what was promised generations earlier, showing God's unwavering commitment to Israel.
'I am risen up in the room of David'—Solomon stands in his father's place, continuing the covenant. The temple is now built by Solomon's hands. This is not Solomon's achievement alone but God's fulfillment through Solomon's obedience. The completed house stands as a monument to both God's word and Solomon's faithfulness.
2 Chronicles 6:10 in the Original Language
qum (קום), 'risen up' — to stand up or take a position, often of succession or fulfillment
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 6:10
What does 2 Chronicles 6:10 mean?
Solomon testifies that God's promise is now fulfilled: he rules and has built God's house.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 6:10?
Solomon declares God's word to David now fully performed through his own reign and building.