2 Chronicles 6:11
New International Version
There I have placed the ark, in which is the covenant of the LORD that he made with the people of Israel.”

New Living Translation
There I have placed the Ark, which contains the covenant that the LORD made with the people of Israel.”

English Standard Version
And there I have set the ark, in which is the covenant of the LORD that he made with the people of Israel.”

Berean Standard Bible
And there I have placed the ark, which contains the covenant of the LORD that He made with the children of Israel.”

King James Bible
And in it have I put the ark, wherein is the covenant of the LORD, that he made with the children of Israel.

New King James Version
And there I have put the ark, in which is the covenant of the LORD which He made with the children of Israel.”

New American Standard Bible
There I have placed the ark in which is the covenant of the LORD, which He made with the sons of Israel.”

NASB 1995
“There I have set the ark in which is the covenant of the LORD, which He made with the sons of Israel.”

NASB 1977
“And there I have set the ark, in which is the covenant of the LORD, which He made with the sons of Israel.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And there I have set the ark in which is the covenant of Yahweh, which He cut with the sons of Israel.”

Amplified Bible
There I have placed the ark [the symbol of His Presence] in which is the covenant of the LORD [the Ten Commandments], which He made with the people (descendants) of Israel.”

Christian Standard Bible
I have put the ark there, where the LORD’s covenant is that he made with the Israelites.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I have put the ark there, where Yahweh’s covenant is that He made with the Israelites.

American Standard Version
And there have I set the ark, wherein is the covenant of Jehovah, which he made with the children of Israel.

Contemporary English Version
I've also put the sacred chest in the temple. And in that chest are the two flat stones on which is written the solemn agreement the LORD made with our ancestors when he rescued them from Egypt.

English Revised Version
And there have I set the ark, wherein is the covenant of the LORD, which he made with the children of Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I've put the ark which contains the LORD's promise to Israel there."

Good News Translation
I have placed in the Temple the Covenant Box, which contains the stone tablets of the covenant which the LORD made with the people of Israel."

International Standard Version
I have placed in it the ark in which the covenant that the LORD made with the Israelis is stored."

Majority Standard Bible
And there I have placed the ark, which contains the covenant of the LORD that He made with the children of Israel.?

NET Bible
and set up in it a place for the ark containing the covenant the LORD made with the Israelites."

New Heart English Bible
There I have set the ark, in which is the covenant of the LORD, which he made with the children of Israel."

Webster's Bible Translation
And in it have I put the ark, in which is the covenant of the LORD, that he made with the children of Israel.

World English Bible
There I have set the ark, in which is Yahweh’s covenant, which he made with the children of Israel.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and I place the Ark there, where the covenant of YHWH [is] that He made with the sons of Israel.”

Young's Literal Translation
and I place there the ark, where is the covenant of Jehovah that He made with the sons of Israel.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And there I will set the ark where is there the covenant of Jehovah which he cut out with the sons of Israel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I have put in it the ark, wherein is the covenant of the Lord, which he made with the children of Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I have placed in it the ark, in which is the covenant of the Lord that he formed with the sons of Israel.”

New American Bible
I have placed there the ark, in which is the covenant of the LORD that he made with the Israelites.”

New Revised Standard Version
There I have set the ark, in which is the covenant of the LORD that he made with the people of Israel.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I have prepared a place for the ark, wherein is the covenant of the LORD that he made with our fathers when he brought them forth out of the land of Egypt.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I have formed a place for the Ark in which is placed the Covenant of LORD JEHOVAH, which he gave our fathers when he brought them out from the land of Egypt.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And there have I set the ark, wherein is the covenant of the LORD, which He made with the children of Israel.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and I have set there the ark in which is the covenant of the Lord, which he made with Israel.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon Praises the LORD
10Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. 11And there I have provided a place for the ark, which contains the covenant of the LORD that He made with the children of Israel.”

Cross References
1 Kings 8:21
And there I have provided a place for the ark, which contains the covenant of the LORD that He made with our fathers when He brought them out of the land of Egypt.”

Exodus 40:34-35
Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

1 Kings 8:6-11
Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles. / The poles extended far enough that their ends were visible from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day. ...

2 Samuel 7:12-13
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

1 Chronicles 22:10
He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’

1 Kings 6:12-13
“As for this temple you are building, if you walk in My statutes, carry out My ordinances, and keep all My commandments by walking in them, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David. / And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.”

1 Kings 8:20
Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.

2 Chronicles 5:7-10
Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles. / The poles of the ark extended far enough that their ends were visible from in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day. ...

2 Samuel 6:17
So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.

1 Chronicles 28:2
Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it,

1 Kings 8:15-16
and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying, / ‘Since the day I brought My people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there. But I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’

2 Chronicles 7:1-3
When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. / The priests were unable to enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled it. / When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”

Acts 7:47-50
But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. / However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? ...

Hebrews 9:4
containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.

Psalm 132:8-10
Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. / May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy. / For the sake of Your servant David, do not reject Your anointed one.


Treasury of Scripture

And in it have I put the ark, wherein is the covenant of the LORD, that he made with the children of Israel.

I put the ark

2 Chronicles 5:7,10
And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto his place, to the oracle of the house, into the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubims: …

Exodus 40:20
And he took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the staves on the ark, and put the mercy seat above upon the ark:

1 Kings 8:9,21
There was nothing in the ark save the two tables of stone, which Moses put there at Horeb, when the LORD made a covenant with the children of Israel, when they came out of the land of Egypt…

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2 Chronicles 6
1. Solomon, having blessed the people, blessed God
12. Solomon's prayer in the consecration of the temple, upon the bronze platform.














And there I have placed the ark,
This phrase refers to Solomon placing the Ark of the Covenant in the newly constructed Temple in Jerusalem. The Ark, a sacred chest made of acacia wood and overlaid with gold, was originally built during the time of Moses (Exodus 25:10-22). It symbolized God's presence among His people and was previously housed in the Tabernacle. The placement of the Ark in the Temple signifies the culmination of Israel's journey from a nomadic existence to a settled nation with a permanent place of worship. This act also fulfills David's desire to build a house for the Lord, which Solomon, his son, completed (1 Kings 8:20-21).

which contains the covenant of the LORD
The Ark contained the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments, which are the core of the covenant between God and Israel (Exodus 34:28). This covenant established Israel as God's chosen people, with specific laws and commandments to follow. The presence of the covenant within the Ark underscores the centrality of God's law in the life of Israel and serves as a constant reminder of their relationship with God. The Ark's contents also included Aaron's rod that budded and a pot of manna, symbolizing God's provision and leadership (Hebrews 9:4).

that He made with the children of Israel.
This covenant was made at Mount Sinai after the Exodus from Egypt (Exodus 19-24). It was a conditional covenant, requiring Israel's obedience to God's laws in exchange for His blessings and protection. The phrase emphasizes the communal aspect of the covenant, highlighting that it was made with the entire nation of Israel, not just individuals. This covenant is foundational to the identity of Israel as a people set apart for God's purposes. It also foreshadows the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ, which offers a relationship with God based on grace and faith rather than adherence to the law (Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 8:6-13).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Solomon
The king of Israel who built the temple in Jerusalem and is speaking in this verse.

2. The Ark of the Covenant
A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's covenant with Israel.

3. The Temple in Jerusalem
The holy place constructed by Solomon as a permanent dwelling for the Ark and a place for worship.

4. The LORD (Yahweh)
The God of Israel who made a covenant with His people.

5. The People of Israel
The chosen nation with whom God made His covenant, represented by the Ark.
Teaching Points
The Significance of the Ark
The Ark symbolizes God's presence and His covenant with Israel. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of obedience to His commandments.

The Fulfillment of God's Promises
Solomon's placement of the Ark in the temple signifies the fulfillment of God's promises to David and Israel. It encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness to His word.

The Centrality of Worship
The temple, as the dwelling place of the Ark, highlights the centrality of worship in the life of God's people. Believers are called to prioritize worship and reverence for God in their lives.

Covenant Relationship with God
The Ark represents the covenant relationship between God and His people. Christians are reminded of their covenant relationship with God through Jesus Christ, urging them to live in faithfulness and obedience.(11) And in it have I put the ark.--And I have set there the ark, abridged from 1Kings 8:21, "and I have set there a place for the ark." So Syriac and Arabic, "and I have prepared a place for the ark."

Wherein is the covenant.--The two tables of the Law. (See 2Chronicles 5:10.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And there I have provided
וָאָשִׂ֥ים (wā·’ā·śîm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

a place
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

for the ark,
הָ֣אָר֔וֹן (hā·’ā·rō·wn)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 727: A chest, ark

which contains
שָׁ֖ם (šām)
Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

the covenant
בְּרִ֣ית (bə·rîṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1285: A covenant

of the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

that
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

He made
כָּרַ֖ת (kā·raṯ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant

with
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

the children
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Israel.”
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc


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