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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/6.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />then hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and uphold their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />then hear their prayers from heaven and uphold their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />then hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and maintain their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />then may You hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and may You uphold their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />then hear from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />then hear from heaven their prayer and their pleading, and maintain their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />then hear from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />then hear Thou from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />then listen from heaven to their prayer and their supplication, and do justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />then hear from heaven their prayer and their request, and maintain their cause <i>and</i> do justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />may you hear their prayer and petition in heaven and uphold their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />may You hear their prayer and petition in heaven and uphold their cause. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />then hear thou from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Answer their prayers from heaven and give them victory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />then hear thou from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />then hear their prayer for mercy in heaven, and do what is right [for them].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />listen to their prayers. Hear them in heaven and give them victory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />then hear their prayer and their request from heaven, and fight for their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />then may You hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and may You uphold their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />then listen from heaven to their prayers for help and vindicate them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />then hear from heaven their prayer and their petition, and maintain their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />then hear from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />then You have heard their prayer and their supplication from the heavens, and have maintained their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> then Thou hast heard from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and hast maintained their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and do their judgment.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then hear thou from heaven their prayers, and their supplications, and revenge them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />you will heed their prayers from heaven, and their supplications, and you will vindicate them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />listen from heaven to their prayer and petition, and uphold their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />then hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and maintain their cause.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and plead their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And you shall hear their prayer and their cry from Heaven, and you shall perform their judgment<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />then hear Thou from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />then shalt thou hear out of heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/6-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=1425" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Solomon's Prayer of Dedication</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">34</span>When Your people go to war against their enemies, wherever You send them, and when they pray to You in the direction of the city You have chosen and the house I have built for Your Name, <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: wə·šā·ma‘·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">then may You hear</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from heaven</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8605.htm" title="8605: tə·p̄il·lā·ṯām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Prayer. From palal; intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn.">their prayer</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/8467.htm" title="8467: tə·ḥin·nā·ṯām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Favor, supplication for favor. From chanan; graciousness; causatively, entreaty.">their plea,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and may You uphold</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pā·ṭām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Judgment. ">their cause.</a> </span><span class="reftext">36</span>When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to a land far or near,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-44.htm">1 Kings 8:44-45</a></span><br />When Your people go to war against their enemies, wherever You send them, and when they pray to the LORD in the direction of the city You have chosen and the house I have built for Your Name, / then may You hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and may You uphold their cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-1.htm">Deuteronomy 20:1-4</a></span><br />When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. / When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army, / saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/20-1.htm">Psalm 20:1-5</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. / May He send you help from the sanctuary and sustain you from Zion. / May He remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Selah ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/60-11.htm">Psalm 60:11-12</a></span><br />Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. / With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/108-12.htm">Psalm 108:12-13</a></span><br />Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. / With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10-13</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-12.htm">Jeremiah 29:12-13</a></span><br />Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-3.htm">Jeremiah 33:3</a></span><br />Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18</a></span><br />Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a></span><br />And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a></span><br />Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-22.htm">Matthew 21:22</a></span><br />If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then hear you from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.</p><p class="hdg">hear thou</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/9-17.htm">Daniel 9:17-19</a></b></br> Now therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant, and his supplications, and cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord's sake… </p><p class="hdg">maintain</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/37-21.htm">Isaiah 37:21-36</a></b></br> Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria: … </p><p class="hdg">cause.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-3.htm">Psalm 9:3,4</a></b></br> When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/5-28.htm">Jeremiah 5:28</a></b></br> They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; 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In the context of Solomon's temple dedication, it reflects the understanding that while God is not confined to the temple, He is attentive to the prayers directed towards it. This aligns with other scriptures such as <a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4</a>, which speaks of the Lord's throne in heaven, and <a href="/isaiah/66.htm">Isaiah 66:1</a>, where God declares that heaven is His throne. The phrase underscores the transcendence of God, who is above all creation yet intimately involved with His people.<p><b>their prayer and their plea</b><br>The distinction between "prayer" and "plea" suggests different forms of communication with God. "Prayer" can be seen as a general term for speaking with God, while "plea" indicates a more urgent or desperate request. This reflects the human condition of dependence on divine intervention, especially in times of distress or conflict. The dual mention highlights the sincerity and intensity of the supplicants' requests, reminiscent of the cries for help found throughout the Psalms, such as <a href="/psalms/86-6.htm">Psalm 86:6-7</a>, where David asks God to listen to his plea for mercy.<p><b>and may You uphold their cause</b><br>This phrase indicates a request for divine justice and support. To "uphold their cause" implies that the people are seeking God's righteous judgment and intervention in their favor. This is consistent with the biblical theme of God as a just judge, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/9-4.htm">Psalm 9:4</a>, where God maintains the right and the cause of the righteous. It also reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God promises to defend and vindicate His people when they are faithful to Him. This plea for divine advocacy can be seen as a type of Christ, who is described in the New Testament as our advocate with the Father (1 <a href="/john/2.htm">John 2:1</a>), interceding on behalf of believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The son of King David and the builder of the first temple in Jerusalem. He is the one offering this prayer of dedication for the temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>God's chosen people, who are the primary focus of Solomon's prayer, seeking God's favor and protection.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a></b><br>The dwelling place of God, from where Solomon asks God to hear the prayers of His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dedication_of_the_temple.htm">The Dedication of the Temple</a></b><br>A significant event where Solomon prays for God's presence and blessing upon the temple and the people of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>Solomon's prayer demonstrates the importance of seeking God's intervention and guidance in all circumstances. Believers are encouraged to pray with faith, knowing that God hears and responds.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The request for God to "uphold their cause" acknowledges His ultimate authority and justice. Christians are reminded to trust in God's perfect will and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intercession_for_others.htm">Intercession for Others</a></b><br>Solomon's prayer is not just for himself but for the entire nation. This teaches the value of interceding for others, lifting up their needs before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_temple.htm">The Role of the Temple</a></b><br>The temple was a physical representation of God's presence. Today, believers are reminded that they are the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to live lives that honor God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Solomon's prayer is an example of faith in action, showing that prayer is not passive but an active engagement with God, seeking His will and intervention.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_nomism.htm">What is the source for the obligation of prayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_chr_6_18__can_a_building_house_god.htm">2 Chronicles 6:18: If the heavens cannot contain God, how can a physical building house His presence, and does this contradict other scriptures affirming God's omnipresence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_nones_impact_bible_interpretation.htm">When is it appropriate to weep or laugh?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(35) <span class= "bld">Maintain their cause.</span>--<span class= "ital">Do</span> (<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> accomplish) <span class= "ital">their right.</span> Vulg., "avenge" (them).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/6-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">may You hear</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁמַעְתָּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šā·ma‘·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from heaven</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their prayer</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּפִלָּתָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(tə·p̄il·lā·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8605.htm">Strong's 8605: </a> </span><span class="str2">Intercession, supplication, a hymn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their plea,</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּחִנָּתָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḥin·nā·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8467.htm">Strong's 8467: </a> </span><span class="str2">Favor, supplication for favor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and may You uphold</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָשִׂ֖יתָ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their cause.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפָּטָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pā·ṭām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/6-35.htm">2 Chronicles 6:35 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/6-35.htm">2 Chronicles 6:35 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/6-35.htm">2 Chronicles 6:35 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/6-35.htm">2 Chronicles 6:35 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/6-35.htm">2 Chronicles 6:35 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/6-35.htm">2 Chronicles 6:35 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/6-35.htm">2 Chronicles 6:35 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/6-35.htm">2 Chronicles 6:35 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/6-35.htm">2 Chronicles 6:35 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/6-35.htm">2 Chronicles 6:35 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/6-35.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 6:35 Then hear from heaven their prayer (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 6:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 6:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 6:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 6:36" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>