Then hear thou from heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, by requiting the wicked, by recompensing his way upon his own head; and by justifying the righteous, by giving him according to his righteousness.
Then listen from heaven, and act, and judge your servants by punishing the wicked person, bringing the consequences of their actions back on their own head; and by declaring the righteous person innocent, giving them what their righteousness deserves.
The writer is asking God to listen from heaven and act as a fair judge, punishing those who do wrong and rewarding those who do right.
📚 Historical Context
In 2 Chronicles 6, Solomon is dedicating the newly built Temple in Jerusalem and offering a prayer to God, asking for divine intervention in various matters of justice and mercy. This specific verse is part of Solomon's plea for God to act as the supreme judge from heaven, ensuring that the wicked are punished and the righteous are rewarded according to their deeds. This reflects the ancient Israelite belief in God's active role in upholding justice through the Temple as a center of worship and petition.
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