2 Chronicles 6:6
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.”
שֵׁם
Name, character, reputation. Shem. Not just a label but the full character of a person. The name of the LORD is a strong tower. Run to it.
יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
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עַם
people/ my
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עַם
People, nation, folk. Am. You are My people and I am your God. This mutual belonging is the heart of the covenant.
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שָׁם
there
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שָׁם
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
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