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id="leftbox"><div 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 Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the entire community of Israel, and he lifted his hands in prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then <i>Solomon</i> stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then he stood before the altar of Yahweh before all the assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of the entire assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the entire congregation of Israel and spread out his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the entire congregation of Israel and spread out his hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he stood before the altar of Jehovah in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />In the presence of the entire assembly of Israel, Solomon stood in front of the LORD's altar. He stretched out his hands [to pray].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then in the presence of the people Solomon went and stood in front of the altar and raised his arms in prayer. ( <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Solomon took his place in front of the LORD's altar in the presence of the entire congregation of Israel and spread out his hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the entire assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He stood before Yahweh’s altar in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he stands before the altar of YHWH, in front of all the assembly of Israel, and spreads out his hand—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he standeth before the altar of Jehovah, over-against all the assembly of Israel, and spreadeth out his hand, -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will stand before the altar of Jehovah before all the convocation of Israel, and he will spread forth his hands:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he stood before the altar of the I Lord, in presence of all the multitude of Israel, and stretched forth his hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then he stood before the altar of the Lord, facing the entire multitude of Israel, and he extended his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly of Israel and stretched forth his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon stood up before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Solomon stood in front of the altar of LORD JEHOVAH, before the assembly of all Israel, and spread his hands toward Heaven.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread out his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/6-12.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=1108" 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">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">Then Solomon stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: miz·baḥ (N-msc) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">the altar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: ne·ḡeḏ (Prep) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">in front of</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">the whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/6951.htm" title="6951: qə·hal (N-msc) -- Assembly, convocation, congregation. From qahal; assemblage.">assembly</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/6566.htm" title="6566: way·yip̄·rōś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To spread out, spread. A primitive root; to break apart, disperse, etc.">and spread out</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: kap·pāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">his hands.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Now Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high, and had placed it in the middle of the courtyard. He stood on it, knelt down before the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven,…<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/8-22.htm">1 Kings 8:22-23</a></span><br />Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, / and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">1 Kings 8:54</a></span><br />Now when Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he got up before the altar of the LORD, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-14.htm">1 Kings 8:14-15</a></span><br />And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all / and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-38.htm">1 Kings 8:38-39</a></span><br />then may whatever prayer or petition Your people Israel make—each knowing his own afflictions and spreading out his hands toward this temple— / be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-28.htm">1 Kings 8:28-30</a></span><br />Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You today. / May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. / Hear the plea of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray toward this place. May You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place. May You hear and forgive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-41.htm">1 Kings 8:41-43</a></span><br />And as for the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of Your name— / for they will hear of Your great name and mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple, / then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/1_kings/8-46.htm">1 Kings 8:46-50</a></span><br />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 his own land, whether far or near, / and when they come to their senses in the land to which they were taken, and they repent and plead with You in the land of their captors, saying, ‘We have sinned and done wrong; we have acted wickedly,’ / and when they return to You with all their heart and soul in the land of the enemies who took them captive, and when they pray to You in the direction of the land that You gave to their fathers, the city You have chosen, and the house I have built for Your Name, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-52.htm">1 Kings 8:52-53</a></span><br />May Your eyes be open to the pleas of Your servant and of Your people Israel, and may You listen to them whenever they call to You. / For You, O Lord GOD, have set them apart from all the peoples of the earth as Your inheritance, as You spoke through Your servant Moses when You brought our fathers out of Egypt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-56.htm">1 Kings 8:56-61</a></span><br />“Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses. / May the LORD our God be with us, as He was with our fathers. May He never leave us or forsake us. / May He incline our hearts to Himself, to walk in all His ways and to keep the commandments and statutes and ordinances He commanded our fathers. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-62.htm">1 Kings 8:62-63</a></span><br />Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-66.htm">1 Kings 8:66</a></span><br />On the fifteenth day Solomon sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things that the LORD had done for His servant David and for His people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-3.htm">1 Kings 9:3</a></span><br />And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-6.htm">1 Kings 9:6-9</a></span><br />But if indeed you or your sons turn away from following Me and do not keep the commandments and statutes I have set before you, and if you go off to serve and worship other gods, / then I will cut off Israel from the land that I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. Then Israel will become an object of scorn and ridicule among all peoples. / And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and will hiss and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-25.htm">1 Kings 9:25</a></span><br />Three times a year Solomon offered burnt offerings and peace offerings on the altar he had built for the LORD, burning incense with them before the LORD. So he completed the temple.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:</p><p class="hdg">he stood</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/8-22.htm">1 Kings 8:22</a></b></br> And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/11-14.htm">2 Kings 11:14</a></b></br> And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner <i>was</i>, and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets: and Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, Treason.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/23-3.htm">2 Kings 23:3</a></b></br> And the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes with all <i>their</i> heart and all <i>their</i> soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people stood to the covenant.</p><p class="hdg">spread forth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/9-33.htm">Exodus 9:33</a></b></br> And Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh, and spread abroad his hands unto the LORD: and the thunders and hail ceased, and the rain was not poured upon the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/11-13.htm">Job 11:13</a></b></br> If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/28-2.htm">Psalm 28:2</a></b></br> Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-3.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-3.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-9.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-9.htm">Front</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-4.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-4.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-11.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-10.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-14.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-1.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-8.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-14.htm">Spreadeth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-1.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-3.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-3.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/6-22.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-8.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-12.htm">Front</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-15.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/job/9-8.htm">Spreadeth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-1.htm">Solomon, having blessed the people, blessed God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">Solomon's prayer in the consecration of the temple, upon the bronze platform.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD</b><br>Solomon, the son of David, is depicted here as a king and spiritual leader, taking his place before the altar, a central element in Israelite worship. The altar of the LORD was located in the newly constructed Temple in Jerusalem, which Solomon had built as a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant. This act of standing before the altar signifies a position of intercession and leadership, reminiscent of Moses and Aaron, who also stood before the LORD on behalf of the people. The altar represents a place of sacrifice and communion with God, highlighting the importance of worship and atonement in the life of Israel.<p><b>in front of the whole assembly of Israel</b><br>The gathering of the whole assembly of Israel underscores the communal nature of this event. It was a national occasion, with representatives from all the tribes present, signifying unity and collective worship. This assembly reflects the covenant community of Israel, bound together by their shared history and faith in Yahweh. The public nature of Solomon's actions emphasizes transparency and accountability in leadership, as well as the importance of corporate worship. This moment is a fulfillment of God's promises to David regarding his descendants and the establishment of a kingdom.<p><b>and spread out his hands.</b><br>Spreading out his hands is a gesture of prayer and supplication, symbolizing openness and a plea for divine intervention. This posture is seen throughout Scripture as a physical expression of seeking God's favor and blessing (e.g., <a href="/exodus/9-29.htm">Exodus 9:29</a>, <a href="/psalms/28-2.htm">Psalm 28:2</a>). It indicates humility and dependence on God, acknowledging His sovereignty and the need for His guidance. This act by Solomon can also be seen as a type of Christ, who intercedes on behalf of His people, bridging the gap between humanity and God. Solomon's prayer that follows is a profound example of intercessory prayer, seeking God's presence and faithfulness to His covenant promises.<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 Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel. Known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, he is the central figure in this passage as he dedicates the newly built temple to the LORD.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_altar_of_the_lord.htm">The Altar of the LORD</a></b><br>This is the altar in the temple Solomon built in Jerusalem. It was a place of sacrifice and worship, symbolizing the presence and holiness of God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_assembly_of_israel.htm">The Assembly of Israel</a></b><br>This refers to the gathered people of Israel, representing the twelve tribes. They were present to witness the dedication of the temple, a significant national and spiritual event.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a></b><br>Built by Solomon, the temple was the central place of worship for the Israelites and housed the Ark of the Covenant. It symbolized God's dwelling among His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dedication_ceremony.htm">The Dedication Ceremony</a></b><br>This event marks the completion of the temple and its consecration to God. Solomon's prayer and actions during this ceremony highlight the importance of seeking God's presence and favor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_reverence_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Reverence in Worship</a></b><br>Solomon's posture of spreading out his hands signifies humility and reverence. In our worship, we should approach God with a heart of reverence and awe.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_spiritual_matters.htm">The Role of Leadership in Spiritual Matters</a></b><br>As a leader, Solomon sets an example for the people by prioritizing prayer and dedication to God. Leaders today should model spiritual devotion and guide others in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_community_in_worship.htm">The Significance of Community in Worship</a></b><br>The presence of the whole assembly of Israel highlights the communal aspect of worship. Engaging in corporate worship strengthens our faith and unity as believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_symbolism_of_the_temple.htm">The Symbolism of the Temple</a></b><br>The temple represents God's presence among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to live lives that reflect God's holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_central_element_of_faith.htm">Prayer as a Central Element of Faith</a></b><br>Solomon's prayer at the dedication underscores the power and necessity of prayer in seeking God's guidance and blessing.<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_does_the_bible_say_about_raising_hands.htm">What does the Bible say about raising hands in worship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_solomon's_temple_dedication_important.htm">What is the significance of Solomon's Temple dedication?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_forced_labor_fit_solomon's_wisdom.htm">How does the forced labor mentioned in 2 Chronicles 8:7–8 reconcile with biblical portrayals of Solomon’s wisdom and godly leadership?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god_dwell_in_darkness_and_light.htm">2 Chronicles 6:1-2: If God is said to dwell in 'thick darkness,' how does this align with other passages presenting God as light?</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><span class= "bld">3. THE KING UTTERS THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION</span> (<a href="/context/2_chronicles/6-12.htm" title="And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:">2Chronicles 6:12-42</a>).<p>(Comp. <a href="/context/1_kings/8-22.htm" title="And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:">1Kings 8:22-53</a>.)<p>The whole is given as in Kings, save that one verse (<a href="/2_chronicles/6-13.htm" title="For Solomon had made a brazen scaffold of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the middle of the court: and on it he stood, and kneeled down on his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven.">2Chronicles 6:13</a>) is added, and the peroration (<a href="/context/2_chronicles/6-40.htm" title="Now, my God, let, I beseech you, your eyes be open, and let your ears be attentive to the prayer that is made in this place.">2Chronicles 6:40-42</a>) is quite different.<p>(12) <span class= "bld">Stood.</span>--<span class= "ital">Took his place.</span> It is not implied that he remained <span class= "ital">standing.</span> (Comp. <a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm" title="Therefore David ran, and stood on the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.">1Samuel 17:51</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/6-3.htm" title="And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.">2Chronicles 6:3</a>, <span class= "ital">supr.</span>) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Before the altar</span>. This means to say that Solomon stood (and afterwards knelt down) <span class="accented">eastward</span> of the altar indeed, but with his face to the temple and congregation. Although the voice of Solomon was raised in prayer to God, yet the prayer was to be that of the whole congregation and not of priestly proxy, and therefore of the whole congregation it must be heard. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/6-12.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">Then [Solomon] stood</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעֲמֹ֗ד</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵי֙</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the altar</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְבַּ֣ח</span> <span class="translit">(miz·baḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> </span><span class="str2">An altar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in front of</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶ֖גֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ne·ḡeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> </span><span class="str2">A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the whole</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">assembly</span><br /><span class="heb">קְהַ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(qə·hal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6951.htm">Strong's 6951: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assembly, convocation, congregation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and spread out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּפְרֹ֖שׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yip̄·rōś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6566.htm">Strong's 6566: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break apart, disperse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his hands.</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּפָּֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(kap·pāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">2 Chronicles 6:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">2 Chronicles 6:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">2 Chronicles 6:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">2 Chronicles 6:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">2 Chronicles 6:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">2 Chronicles 6:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">2 Chronicles 6:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">2 Chronicles 6:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">2 Chronicles 6:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">2 Chronicles 6:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 6:12 He stood before the altar of Yahweh (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 6:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 6:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 6:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 6:13" /></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>