2 Chronicles 6:28 Meaning and Explanation
“If there be dearth in the land, if there be pestilence, if there be blasting, or mildew, locusts, or caterpillers; if their enemies besiege them in the cities of their land; whatsoever sore or whatsoever sickness there be:”
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Read Full Chapter →Solomon catalogs various afflictions—famine, plague, blight, locusts, siege, and sickness—that might strike Israel.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 6:28
Solomon lists the various forms of affliction Israel might face: famine, plague, military siege, and sickness.
What Does 2 Chronicles 6:28 Mean?
Solomon's comprehensive list covers natural disasters, agricultural ruin, epidemic disease, and warfare. Dearth, pestilence, blasting and mildew, locusts and caterpillars—each represents vulnerability to forces beyond human control. Siege by enemies adds military threat. 'Whatsoever sore or whatsoever sickness there be' opens the list to cover any affliction. Solomon acknowledges that Israel faces real, varied suffering.
This catalog serves a purpose: to show that no affliction is too specific or shameful to bring before God. Whether famine or plague, crop failure or enemy siege, Israel can turn to the temple and pray. Solomon's prayer anticipates trouble because he knows trouble is inevitable. Yet every affliction, in his theology, can become an occasion for prayer and return to God.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 6:28
What does 2 Chronicles 6:28 mean?
Solomon catalogs various afflictions—famine, plague, blight, locusts, siege, and sickness—that might strike Israel.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 6:28?
Solomon lists the various forms of affliction Israel might face: famine, plague, military siege, and sickness.