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2 Chronicles 9:8
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Blessed be the Lord thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, to be king for the Lord thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.
About 2 Chronicles 9:8
Few verses address Divine Justice as directly as 2 Chronicles 9:8. This Old Testament passage from the history of 2 Chronicles has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
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- 2 Peter 1:4
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- 1 Chronicles 18:14
“So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.”
- 1 Kings 10:9
“Blessed be the Lord thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the Lord loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.”
- 1 Samuel 28:8
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- 2 Peter 1:3
“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:”
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How to Apply 2 Chronicles 9:8
Pray through 2 Chronicles 9:8 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Divine Justice. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.