Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Now arise, LORD God, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. May your priests, LORD God, be clothed with salvation, may your faithful people rejoice in your goodness. New Living Translation “And now arise, O LORD God, and enter your resting place, along with the Ark, the symbol of your power. May your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation; may your loyal servants rejoice in your goodness. English Standard Version “And now arise, O LORD God, and go to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. Let your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let your saints rejoice in your goodness. Berean Standard Bible Now therefore, arise, O LORD God, and enter Your resting place, You and the ark of Your might. May Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and may Your godly ones rejoice in goodness. Berean Literal Bible And now arise, O YHWH God, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. Let Your priests, O YHWH God, be clothed with salvation, and let Your holy ones rejoice in the goodness. King James Bible 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. New King James Version “Now therefore, Arise, O LORD God, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. Let Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, And let Your saints rejoice in goodness. New American Standard Bible “Now then arise, LORD God, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your might; let Your priests, LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let Your godly ones rejoice in what is good. NASB 1995 “Now therefore arise, O LORD God, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your might; let Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation and let Your godly ones rejoice in what is good. NASB 1977 “Now therefore arise, O LORD God, to Thy resting place, Thou and the ark of Thy might; let Thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let Thy godly ones rejoice in what is good. Legacy Standard Bible “So now, arise, O Yahweh God, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength; let Your priests, O Yahweh God, be clothed with salvation and let Your holy ones be glad in what is good. Amplified Bible “Now then arise, O LORD God, [and come] to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength and power. Let Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation and let Your godly ones rejoice in [Your] goodness. Berean Annotated Bible Now therefore, arise, O LORD God {YHWH Elohim}, and enter Your resting place, You and the ark of Your might. May Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and may Your godly ones rejoice in goodness. Christian Standard Bible Now therefore: Arise, LORD God, come to your resting place, you and your powerful ark. May your priests, LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and may your faithful people rejoice in goodness. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now therefore: Arise, LORD God, come to Your resting place, You and Your powerful ark. May Your priests, LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and may Your godly people rejoice in goodness. American Standard Version Now therefore arise, O Jehovah God, into thy resting-place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O Jehovah God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness. Contemporary English Version Come to your new home, where we have already placed the sacred chest, which is the symbol of your strength. I pray that when the priests announce your power to save people, those who are faithful to you will celebrate what you've done for them. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Now arise, and come to your resting place, LORD God- you and the ark of your power. Clothe your priests, LORD God, with salvation. Let your godly ones rejoice in what is good. Good News Translation Rise up now, LORD God, and with the Covenant Box, the symbol of your power, enter the Temple and stay here forever. Bless your priests in all they do, and may all your people be happy because of your goodness to them. International Standard Version "And now may the LORD God arise, to your place of rest, you, and the ark of your power! Let your priests, LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and cause your godly ones to find their joy in what is good. NET Bible Now ascend, O LORD God, to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength! May your priests, O LORD God, experience your deliverance! May your loyal followers rejoice in the prosperity you give! New Heart English Bible "Now therefore arise, LORD God, into your resting place, you, and the ark of your strength: let your priests, LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let your faithful ones rejoice in what is good. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow therefore, arise, O LORD God, and enter Your resting place, You and the ark of Your might. May Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and may Your godly ones rejoice in goodness. World English Bible “Now therefore arise, Yahweh God, into your resting place, you, and the ark of your strength. Let your priests, Yahweh God, be clothed with salvation, and let your saints rejoice in goodness. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd now, rise, O YHWH God, to Your rest, You and the Ark of Your strength; Your priests, O YHWH God, are clothed with salvation, and Your saints rejoice in the goodness. Berean Literal Bible And now arise, O YHWH God, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. Let Your priests, O YHWH God, be clothed with salvation, and let Your holy ones rejoice in the goodness. Young's Literal Translation and now, rise, O Jehovah God, to Thy rest, Thou, and the ark of Thy strength; Thy priests, O Jehovah God, are clothed with salvation, and Thy saints rejoice in the goodness, Smith's Literal Translation And now arise, O Jehovah God, to thy rest, thou, and the ark of thy strength: thy priests, O Jehovah God, shall be clothed with salvation, and thy merciful ones shall rejoice in good. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow therefore arise, O Lord God, into thy resting place, thou and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O Lord God, put on salvation, and thy saints rejoice in good things. Catholic Public Domain Version Now therefore, rise up, O Lord God, to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength. Let your priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, and let your holy ones rejoice in what is good. New American Bible And now: “Arise, LORD God, come to your resting place, you and your majestic ark. Your priests, LORD God, will be clothed with salvation, your faithful ones rejoice in good things. New Revised Standard Version “Now rise up, O LORD God, and go to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. Let your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let your faithful rejoice in your goodness. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow 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 righteous men rejoice in thy goodness. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And from now, arise, LORD of LORDS, to your rest, you and the Ark of your might! You shall clothe your Priests with salvation, LORD of LORDS, and your righteous ones will rejoice in your goodness. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now 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 good. Brenton Septuagint Translation And now, O Lord God, arise into thy resting-place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O Lord God, clothe themselves with salvation, and thy sons rejoice in prosperity. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Prayer of Dedication…40Now, my God, may Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place. 41Now therefore, arise, O LORD God, and enter Your resting place, You and the ark of Your might. May Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and may Your godly ones rejoice in goodness. 42O LORD God, do not reject Your anointed one. Remember Your loving devotion to Your servant David.”… Cross References Now therefore, arise, O LORD God, Numbers 10:35 Whenever the ark set out, Moses would say, “Rise up, O LORD! May Your enemies be scattered; may those who hate You flee before You.” Psalm 3:7 Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. Psalm 68:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. God arises. His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee His presence. and enter Your resting place, Psalm 132:8 Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. Psalm 132:13-14 For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: / “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home. 1 Kings 8:13 I have indeed built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.” You and the ark of Your might. 2 Samuel 6:2-3 And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it. / They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart, 1 Chronicles 15:28 So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres. Joshua 3:11 Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth will go ahead of you into the Jordan. May Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, Psalm 132:16 I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will sing out in joy. Isaiah 61:10 I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. Zechariah 3:4-5 So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.” / Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by. and may Your godly ones rejoice in goodness. Psalm 132:9 May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy. Psalm 149:5 Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds. Psalm 68:3 But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy. 1 Kings 8:10-11 And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. Treasury of Scripture Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into your resting place, you, and the ark of your strength: let your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let your saints rejoice in goodness. arise Psalm 132:8-10,16 Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength… thy resting 1 Chronicles 28:2 Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building: Isaiah 66:1 Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest? the ark Joshua 3:13 And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the priests that bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall rest in the waters of Jordan, that the waters of Jordan shall be cut off from the waters that come down from above; and they shall stand upon an heap. Joshua 6:4,5 And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams' horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets… Psalm 110:2 The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. thy priests Isaiah 59:16-18 And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him… Isaiah 61:3,6,10 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified… Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. thy saints Nehemiah 9:25 And they took strong cities, and a fat land, and possessed houses full of all goods, wells digged, vineyards, and oliveyards, and fruit trees in abundance: so they did eat, and were filled, and became fat, and delighted themselves in thy great goodness. Psalm 65:4,11 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple… Isaiah 65:18,19 But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy… Jump to Previous Arise Ark Clothed Elohim Godly Good Goodness Ones Priests Rejoice Rest Resting Resting-Place Rise Saints Salvation StrengthJump to Next Arise Ark Clothed Elohim Godly Good Goodness Ones Priests Rejoice Rest Resting Resting-Place Rise Saints Salvation Strength2 Chronicles 6 1. Solomon, having blessed the people, blessed God12. Solomon's prayer in the consecration of the temple, upon the bronze platform. Now therefore, arise, O LORD God, This phrase is a call for God to take action, reflecting the completion of the temple and the desire for God's presence to fill it. The invocation "arise" is reminiscent of the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, where the Ark of the Covenant would lead them (Numbers 10:35). It signifies a transition from a temporary dwelling to a permanent one, symbolizing God's readiness to dwell among His people. and enter Your resting place, You and the ark of Your might. May Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and may Your godly ones rejoice in goodness. Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel who built the temple and is offering this prayer of dedication. 2. LORD God The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is being invoked to dwell in the temple. 3. The Ark of Your Strength Refers to the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing God's presence and power among His people. 4. Priests The Levitical priests who serve in the temple, representing the people before God. 5. Godly Ones The faithful followers of God, also known as the saints, who are called to rejoice in His goodness. Teaching Points God's Presence Among His PeopleThe temple was a physical symbol of God's dwelling with Israel. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and God dwells within us. The Role of Priests In the Old Testament, priests mediated between God and the people. As Christians, we are called to be a royal priesthood, interceding for others and living lives of holiness. Rejoicing in God's Goodness The godly ones are called to rejoice in God's goodness. This joy is rooted in the salvation and blessings we receive through Christ. The Importance of Holiness The priests being "clothed with salvation" signifies the importance of righteousness and holiness in serving God. We are called to live lives that reflect our salvation. God's Faithfulness to His Promises Solomon's prayer reflects confidence in God's promises. We can trust in God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises to us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 6:41?2. How does 2 Chronicles 6:41 inspire us to seek God's presence today? 3. What does "arise, O LORD God" reveal about God's relationship with His people? 4. How can we ensure our lives are a "resting place" for God's presence? 5. Connect 2 Chronicles 6:41 with Psalm 132:8. How do they complement each other? 6. How can we clothe ourselves with "salvation" and "rejoice in goodness" daily? 7. What is the significance of the "resting place" mentioned in 2 Chronicles 6:41? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 6:41 reflect God's relationship with His people? 9. Why does Solomon emphasize the "ark of Your strength" in 2 Chronicles 6:41? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 6? 11. What is the Invocation Prayer? 12. 2 Chronicles 6:4-11: The text attributes the Temple's construction to a clear divine plan; where is the archaeological or historical evidence confirming Solomon's Temple at this scale? 13. (1 Chronicles 13:6) Are there any archaeological or historical records backing David's attempt to transport the Ark from Kiriath Jearim? 14. In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise? What Does 2 Chronicles 6:41 Mean Now therefore, arise, O LORD GodSolomon has just finished dedicating the temple (2 Chronicles 6:12–40), and this opening cry calls God to act in real time. • “Arise” echoes earlier moments when Israel asked the LORD to move on their behalf—Numbers 10:35 and Psalm 68:1 both say, “Rise up, O LORD!” • The plea carries confidence that God truly responds; Scripture never treats Him as distant. • In the immediate setting, it is an invitation for the visible glory that filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34–35) to fill the new temple (fulfilled in 2 Chronicles 7:1–3). and enter Your resting place The “resting place” is the temple on Mount Zion, chosen by God for His name (Psalm 132:13-14; 2 Chronicles 6:6). • Rest here is not inactivity; it is the sovereign King taking His throne among His people. • By asking God to enter, Solomon acknowledges that bricks and gold mean nothing without God’s living presence (compare Revelation 3:20). You and the ark of Your might The ark is repeatedly called “the ark of His strength” (Psalm 132:8). • It houses the tablets of the covenant (Hebrews 9:4), so it represents God’s faithfulness and power simultaneously. • Bringing God and the ark together underlines that Israel’s security rests on God Himself, not on furniture or ceremony (1 Samuel 4:3–11 illustrates the danger of confusing the two). May Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation Solomon prays that every priest serving in the temple will live and minister in the saving power of God. • Psalm 132:9 parallels this line with “righteousness,” showing that salvation and moral purity belong together. • Isaiah 61:10 pictures salvation as a garment: “He has clothed me with garments of salvation”. • For believers today, Christ makes us “a royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9), and we “put on” His righteousness (Ephesians 6:14). and may Your godly ones rejoice in goodness “Godly ones” (or “saints”) points to all who belong to the LORD, not just clergy. • When God’s presence is welcomed and His servants walk in salvation, the natural result is joy—Psalm 33:1 says, “Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones”. • “Goodness” includes the full range of God’s covenant blessings: peace, provision, and moral beauty (Psalm 31:19). summary 2 Chronicles 6:41 is Solomon’s climactic invitation for the LORD to fill the newly built temple with His tangible glory. He asks God to rise, settle in His chosen resting place, demonstrate His covenant strength through the ark, cover His priests with saving righteousness, and release overflowing joy among all His people. The verse weaves together God’s presence, power, and goodness, reminding every generation that true worship and lasting blessing flow from welcoming the living God into the center of communal and personal life. (41) Now therefore arise, O Lord God, into thy resting place.--The two verses (2Chronicles 6:41-42) are slightly altered from Psalm 132:8-10. It would seem that the chronicler selected them as forming a more natural and appropriate conclusion to the Prayer of Dedication than that which he found in the older account. The aptness of the quotation may be admitted, without assuming that "for want of this summons to take possession of the sanctuary, the point of the whole prayer is wanting in Kings" (Z”ckler). The peroration of 1Kings 8:50-53 is quite natural, though different; the closing thoughts being a return to those with which the prayer began, so that the prayer forms a well-rounded whole, and the suggestion of a lacuna is out of place. There is no difficulty in this view; the difficulty lies rather in maintaining the originality of these verses here. (Comp. the free adaptation of several late Psalms in the Hymn of Praise in 1Chronicles 16:8, sqq.) The versification of the original psalm is neglected here, as there.(41) Now therefore.--And now added by chronicler. O Lord God.--Iahweh '?lohim. This rare divine title occurs thrice in these two verses, but nowhere else in the prayer. The chronicler uses it as least eight times, but it does not appear at all in the books of Kings. In the Psalm we read simply Iahweh. Into thy resting place.--N-ah. A late word, found besides only in Esther 9:16-18 (noah). In the Psalm it is m?n-h?h, a common word. . . . Hebrew Now therefore,וְעַתָּ֗ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time arise, קוּמָ֞ה (qū·māh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand O LORD יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel God, אֱלֹהִים֙ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and enter Your resting place, לְֽנוּחֶ֔ךָ (lə·nū·ḥe·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5118: Rested, You אַתָּ֖ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you and the ark וַאֲר֣וֹן (wa·’ă·rō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark of Your might. עֻזֶּ֑ךָ (‘uz·ze·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5797: Strength, might May Your priests, כֹּהֲנֶ֜יךָ (kō·hă·ne·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest O LORD יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel God, אֱלֹהִים֙ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative be clothed יִלְבְּשׁ֣וּ (yil·bə·šū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe with salvation, תְשׁוּעָ֔ה (ṯə·šū·‘āh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8668: Deliverance, salvation and may Your godly ones וַחֲסִידֶ֖יךָ (wa·ḥă·sî·ḏe·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2623: Kind, pious rejoice יִשְׂמְח֥וּ (yiś·mə·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome in goodness. בַטּֽוֹב׃ (ḇaṭ·ṭō·wḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good Links 2 Chronicles 6:41 NIV2 Chronicles 6:41 NLT 2 Chronicles 6:41 ESV 2 Chronicles 6:41 NASB 2 Chronicles 6:41 KJV 2 Chronicles 6:41 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 6:41 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 6:41 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 6:41 French Bible 2 Chronicles 6:41 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 6:41 Now therefore arise Yahweh God into your (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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