2 Chronicles 6:41 Meaning and Explanation
“Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Solomon invites God to arise into the temple, blessing priests with salvation and saints with goodness.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 6:41
Solomon invites God to take up permanent residence in the temple as His resting place.
What Does 2 Chronicles 6:41 Mean?
Solomon's final major petition invites God to take residence. 'Arise...into thy resting place'—as if God is being formally installed or welcomed into the temple as permanent dwelling. 'Thou, and the ark of thy strength' places God and covenant together. The ark is God's strength—the sign of God's power and faithfulness. Priests clothed with salvation and saints rejoicing in goodness—the blessings flow outward from God's presence.
The phrase 'resting place' suggests finality and peace. God, who has been in motion through Israel's history, now settles. The temple is not transient like the tabernacle but permanent. With God established there, priests can serve in the assurance of God's favor, and saints can rejoice not in human achievement but in goodness—God's moral perfection and generous care.
2 Chronicles 6:41 in the Original Language
menuchah (מְנוּחָה), 'resting place' — a place of rest, peace, or settlement, suggesting finality and stability
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 6:41
What does 2 Chronicles 6:41 mean?
Solomon invites God to arise into the temple, blessing priests with salvation and saints with goodness.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 6:41?
Solomon invites God to take up permanent residence in the temple as His resting place.