Then what prayer or what supplication soever shall be made of any man, or of all thy people Israel, when every one shall know his own sore and his own grief, and shall spread forth his hands in this house:
When any person or all your people Israel pray or ask for help, when each one knows their own pain and sorrow and lifts up their hands in prayer in this temple:
This verse is about people bringing their personal struggles and heartaches to God in prayer at the temple, knowing He will hear them.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, 2 Chronicles 6 is part of King Solomon's prayer during the dedication of the First Temple in Jerusalem, which he built as a permanent dwelling place for God among the Israelites. Solomon is interceding for the people, asking God to hear their prayers when they face personal or national hardships and turn toward the temple in repentance and supplication. This reflects the cultural and religious significance of the temple as the central symbol of God's presence and covenant with Israel during the monarchy period.
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