“This is what King Cyrus of Persia says: The Lord, the god of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth. He has appointed me to build him a Temple at Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Any of you who are his people may go to Jerusalem in Judah to rebuild this Temple…
“The Passover meal was eaten by the people of Israel who had returned from exile and by the others in the land who had turned from their corrupt practices to worship the Lord, the God of Israel.” Ezra 6:21 NLT
“But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the older men and instead asked the opinion of the young men who had grown up with him and were now his advisers.” 2 Chronicles 10:8 NLT
“Then Solomon prayed, “O Lord, you have said that you would live in a thick cloud of darkness. Now I have built a glorious Temple for you, a place where you can live forever!” 2 Chronicles 6:1-2 NLT
“King Hiram sent this letter of reply to Solomon: ‘It is because the Lord loves his people that he has made you, their king! Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son, gifted with skill and understanding, who will build a…
“Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT
“David and all Israel were celebrating before God with all their might, singing songs and playing all kinds of musical instruments – lyres, harps, tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.” 1 Chronicles 13:8 NLT
“So all Israel was listed in the genealogical records in “The Book of the Kings of Israel.” 1 Chronicles 8:40b NLT
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 NIV
“And David realized that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel and had greatly blessed his kingdom from the sake of his people Israel.” 1 Chronicles 14:2 NLT
