Random Verse from 2 Chronicles
822 verses across 36 chapters.
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14KJV
Drawing from 822 verses
2 Chronicles picks up where 1 Chronicles ends, moving from Solomon's golden age through the long line of Judah's kings and finally to the exile in Babylon. It closes on a note of hope, with the decree that let God's people go home.
Like 1 Chronicles, the book is traditionally attributed to Ezra the scribe.
The story keeps the temple in Jerusalem at its center, from the dedication under Solomon to the revivals that brought people back to genuine worship. Kings like Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, and Josiah receive extended attention because they sought God and led reform.
The most quoted verse in the book, 2 Chronicles 7:14, is God's promise to Solomon about what happens when his people humble themselves and pray. It has become a go-to verse for anyone praying over their family, church, or country.
Other favorites speak of God searching the whole earth to strengthen committed hearts, and of battles that belong to the Lord rather than to us.
The big themes are prayer, humility, revival, and the pattern that runs through every reign: seeking God brings blessing, and abandoning him brings trouble.
People come to 2 Chronicles for verses about spiritual renewal, courage when outnumbered, and hope that it is never too late to turn back. A random verse from this book often reads like a direct word of encouragement, even though it comes from events thousands of years old.
If you want scripture that stirs you to pray bigger prayers, this is a rich book to draw from.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the most famous verse in 2 Chronicles?
- 2 Chronicles 7:14 is by far the most quoted. It is God's response to Solomon after the temple dedication, a promise about humility, prayer, and forgiveness that many people still pray over their families, churches, and nations today.
- How is 2 Chronicles different from 1 and 2 Kings?
- Kings covers both Israel and Judah with a focus on political history, while 2 Chronicles focuses almost entirely on Judah, the temple, and worship. It retells many of the same events with an emphasis on seeking God and spiritual renewal.