2 Chronicles 6:17

Now then, O LORD God of Israel, let thy word be verified, which thou hast spoken unto thy servant David.

Now then, O LORD {H3068} God {H430} of Israel {H3478}, let thy word {H1697} be verified {H539}, which thou hast spoken {H1696} unto thy servant {H5650} David {H1732}.

Now therefore, ADONAI, God of Isra'el, please let your word, which you spoke to your servant David, my father, be confirmed.

And now, O LORD, God of Israel, please confirm what You promised to Your servant David.

Now therefore, O Jehovah, the God of Israel, let thy word be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David.

2 Chronicles 6:17 captures a profound moment in King Solomon's prayer of dedication for the newly completed Temple in Jerusalem. Having recounted God's past faithfulness, Solomon now earnestly petitions the LORD to fulfill the specific promises He had made to his father, King David.

Context

This verse is embedded within a lengthy and significant prayer offered by King Solomon at the dedication of the magnificent Temple. After the ark of the covenant was brought into the Holy of Holies and the glory of the LORD filled the Temple, Solomon stood before the altar. His prayer acknowledges God's majesty and omnipresence, transitioning from praise to specific petitions. The verse immediately preceding (2 Chronicles 6:16) recalls God's conditional promise to David regarding a perpetual successor on the throne, provided they walk in God's law. Verse 17 then serves as Solomon's direct and humble plea for the full and certain fulfillment of that divine word.

Key Themes

  • God's Unwavering Faithfulness: The bedrock of Solomon's prayer is his belief in God's fidelity. He isn't asking for a new promise, but for the certain establishment and manifestation of what God has already declared. This highlights God's consistent and reliable character.
  • The Davidic Covenant: This verse directly references the pivotal promise made to King David, ensuring an enduring dynasty and kingdom. God had solemnly promised David that his "house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever" (2 Samuel 7:16, 1 Chronicles 17:11-14). Solomon, as David's appointed successor, is now appealing to the very foundation of his kingship.
  • Prayer Rooted in God's Word: Solomon's petition exemplifies powerful and effective prayer, which often involves reminding God (and ourselves) of His own revealed promises. It is a prayer of faith, demonstrating trust that God will indeed bring to pass what He has spoken.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV phrase "let thy word be verified" translates from the Hebrew root 'aman (אָמַן). This root carries profound meanings of firmness, reliability, trustworthiness, and truth. It is the same root from which the familiar word "Amen" is derived, signifying "so be it" or "it is true." In this context, Solomon is praying for God's promise to be utterly established, confirmed, and proven true and dependable. It underscores God's character as one who does not lie and whose word is eternally secure.

Practical Application

This verse offers timeless lessons for believers today:

  • Trust in God's Promises: Just as Solomon anchored his prayer in God's covenant with David, we are called to place our unwavering faith in God's unchanging promises revealed in Scripture. His word is eternal and will always be fulfilled.
  • Pray According to God's Will: Solomon's prayer was potent because it aligned perfectly with God's already declared will. Our prayers gain immense confidence and power when we pray in accordance with what God has already revealed in His inspired Word.
  • Remember God's Faithfulness: Regularly reflecting on God's past acts of faithfulness, both throughout biblical history and in our personal lives, strengthens our faith and emboldens us to trust Him for future fulfillment of His divine purposes.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Jeremiah 11:5

    That I may perform the oath which I have sworn unto your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as [it is] this day. Then answered I, and said, So be it, O LORD.

  • Isaiah 45:3

    And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call [thee] by thy name, [am] the God of Israel.

  • Isaiah 41:17

    [When] the poor and needy seek water, and [there is] none, [and] their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.

  • 2 Samuel 7:25

    And now, O LORD God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish [it] for ever, and do as thou hast said.

  • 2 Samuel 7:29

    Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken [it]: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.

  • 2 Chronicles 6:4

    And he said, Blessed [be] the LORD God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled [that] which he spake with his mouth to my father David, saying,

  • 2 Chronicles 6:14

    And said, O LORD God of Israel, [there is] no God like thee in the heaven, nor in the earth; which keepest covenant, and [shewest] mercy unto thy servants, that walk before thee with all their hearts:
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