Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible

Albert Barnes

2 Chronicles 6

Verses 1–39

Compare Kings (marginal references).

Compare Kings (marginal references).

Verses 40–42

Turn not away the face of thine anointed - i. e., make him not to hide his face through shame at having his prayers rejected (compare the 1 Kings 2:16 note).

The mercies of David - i. e., “God’s mercies toward David.”