2 Chronicles 6:36 Meaning and Explanation
“If they sin against thee, (for there is no man which sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them over before their enemies, and they carry them away captives unto a land far off or near;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →When Israel sins (as all people do), God may allow enemies to capture and exile them.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 6:36
Solomon acknowledges Israel's inevitable sin and its consequence: captivity by enemies.
What Does 2 Chronicles 6:36 Mean?
Solomon faces a hard truth: Israel will sin. The parenthetical remark '(for there is no man which sinneth not)' acknowledges universal human failure. Sin provokes God's anger and consequences: military defeat and captivity. Enemies carry Israelites away—whether far off or near—into exile. This scenario is not hypothetical fantasy but a realistic possibility Solomon has seen in other nations.
Exile is the ultimate loss. To be separated from land, temple, and home is the deepest consequence of covenant-breaking. Yet Solomon does not hide from this possibility; he faces it directly. The prayer will provide a path even here: exile itself becomes an opportunity for repentance and restoration.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 6:36
What does 2 Chronicles 6:36 mean?
When Israel sins (as all people do), God may allow enemies to capture and exile them.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 6:36?
Solomon acknowledges Israel's inevitable sin and its consequence: captivity by enemies.