2 Chronicles 6:6

But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.

Cross-reference

2 Chronicles 6:20 later in the same prayer restates that God placed His name in the temple, closely echoing this verse.

In 2 Chronicles 7:16, God applies the same choosing to the temple, saying He has chosen and consecrated it for His name to dwell forever.

In 2 Chronicles 33:4, Manasseh's sin defies God's declaration that 'in Jerusalem shall my name be forever' — a direct citation of the choice.

In 2 Chronicles 33:7, the idol placed in the temple recalls God's promise to put His name in Jerusalem, which He chose.

In 2 Chronicles 32:19, enemies mock 'the God of Jerusalem' — the very city God chose for His name, now under attack.

1 Samuel 16:1 Historical context

1 Samuel 16:1 records God's choice of David as king, which is the event referenced in 2 Chron 6:6's declaration of choosing David.

In 1 Chronicles 28:4, David recounts God's choice of him as king, reinforcing the divine selection mentioned in 2 Chron 6:6.

Psalm 132:13 declares the Lord has chosen Zion as His dwelling, mirroring the choice of Jerusalem in 2 Chron 6:6.

Psalm 89:20 Parallel

Psalm 89:20 adds the anointing of David as servant, reinforcing God's choice of David for leadership.

Psalm 89:19 Parallel

Psalm 89:19 echoes God's choice of David as king, directly paralleling the selection mentioned here.

Psalm 78:68-70 recounts God choosing Judah, Mount Zion, and David—directly paralleling the choices in 2 Chron 6:6.

1 Kings 8:29 repeats God's promise 'My name shall be there,' directly parallel to the statement about Jerusalem in this verse.

Zechariah 3:2 uses the exact phrase 'the LORD who has chosen Jerusalem,' a direct verbal echo of this verse.

Psalm 87:2 Parallel

In Psalm 87:2, the Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all other dwellings — emphasizing His special choice of Jerusalem.

Psalm 76:2 Parallel

In Psalm 76:2, God's dwelling is established in Salem/Zion — directly linking to Jerusalem as His chosen abode.

1 Chronicles 22:1 Historical context

1 Chronicles 22:1 records David declaring the specific site for the temple, fulfilling God's choice of Jerusalem mentioned here.

Psalm 48:1 Related theme

Psalm 48:1 praises Jerusalem as God's holy mountain, echoing its chosen status as the city of God.

Ezra 7:15 Parallel

In Ezra 7:15, God is described as the one 'whose dwelling is in Jerusalem' — echoing the chosen city for His name.

Psalm 135:21 blesses the LORD from Zion, who dwells in Jerusalem — reinforcing the city's chosen status.

Matthew 5:35 Related theme

Matthew 5:35 calls Jerusalem 'the city of the great King,' affirming its chosen status as the seat of God's reign.

John 4:20 Related theme

John 4:20 references Jerusalem as the appointed place of worship, connecting to God's choice of Jerusalem for His name.

Psalm 46:4 Parallel

In Psalm 46:4, Jerusalem is called 'the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High' — reflecting God's choice of it.

In Psalm 116:19, praise occurs in the courts of the house of the LORD in Jerusalem — the city God chose for His name.

Psalm 122:2 Parallel

Psalm 122:2 rejoices in standing within Jerusalem's gates, echoing God's choice of Jerusalem as the city where His name dwells.