2 Chronicles 6:42 Meaning and Explanation
“O LORD God, turn not away the face of thine anointed: remember the mercies of David thy servant.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Solomon's closing plea: God should not turn away from His anointed king and remember David's covenant mercies.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 6:42
Solomon's closing petition: asking God to remain faithful to him and remember David's mercies.
What Does 2 Chronicles 6:42 Mean?
Solomon ends with a tender appeal. He identifies himself as 'thine anointed'—set apart by God, not self-appointed. He asks God not to 'turn away the face' from him, the direct and intimate language of relationship. He grounds his request in history: remember the mercies shown to David. Not Solomon's merit but David's covenant becomes the foundation of Solomon's confidence.
The final petition is economical but profound. Solomon does not demand perpetual kingship or guarantee of success. He simply asks God not to turn away—to remain present and faithful. Memory of God's mercies to David becomes the seal on the prayer. As God was faithful to David, so will God be to Solomon and Israel. The prayer ends not with grand vision but with personal plea and historical trust.
2 Chronicles 6:42 in the Original Language
hesed (חסד), 'mercies' — covenant faithfulness, steadfast love, compassion that flows from commitment
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 6:42
What does 2 Chronicles 6:42 mean?
Solomon's closing plea: God should not turn away from His anointed king and remember David's covenant mercies.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 6:42?
Solomon's closing petition: asking God to remain faithful to him and remember David's mercies.