ESV Reformation Study Bible – 2 Chr 6:36–39
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2 Chr 6:36–39

6:36–39 carried away captive . . . maintain their cause. Exile and captivity are often listed as curses for violating the covenant (Deut. 28:36, 37, 64). Solomon’s request was realized twice within the history of Chronicles itself. First Manasseh (33:10–13) and later the entire remnant of Israel (36:20–23) suffered exile in Babylonia and were restored to the Promised Land.