2Ch 6:41-42 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Chr 6:41-42: 6:41-42 Solomon’s prayer concludes with the quotation of a psalm (Ps 132:8-10 ). This prayer was the final part of transferring the Ark to its place in the Temple. Prayers with psalms had also accompanied David’s transfer of the Ark to Jerusalem (1 Chr 16:7-36 ); Solomon’s use of a psalm recalls the time when the Ark was first brought to its proper place. • God is called to arise , not to war (cp. Num 10:35 ) but to his resting place in the Temple.

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bPs 132:8-10►

c1 Chr 16:7-36►

dNum 10:35►

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g1 Chr 17:4-14►

hIsa 55:3►

‏ 2 Chronicles 6:41-42

Summary for 2Chr 6:41-42: 6:41-42 ^a Solomon’s prayer concludes with the quotation of a psalm (Ps 132:8-10 ^b). This prayer was the final part of transferring the Ark to its place in the Temple. Prayers with psalms had also accompanied David’s transfer of the Ark to Jerusalem (1 Chr 16:7-36 ^c); Solomon’s use of a psalm recalls the time when the Ark was first brought to its proper place.

• God is called to arise, not to war (cp. Num 10:35 ^d) but to his resting place in the Temple.
6:42 ^e In harmony with the opening of the prayer (6:15-17 ^f), Solomon asks God to remember his unfailing love for ... David; this refers to the covenant promise that God made to David (1 Chr 17:4-14 ^g; see Isa 55:3 ^h).