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2 Chronicles 5:13
when the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking Yahweh; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised Yahweh, saying, "For he is good; for his loving kindness endures forever!" then the house was filled with a cloud, even Yahweh's house,
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Interpretation

Scripture forms a thanks mercy that is embodied in concrete decisions. 2 Chronicles 5:13: trace "when" and "one". Let thanks mercy through how disagreements are handled—teach the body new reflexes. Through grace & mercy, Highlights God’s unmerited favor and covenantal compassion, culminating in Christ (Exod 34:6; Eph 2:8–9).

Context

This passage belongs to 2 Chronicles, a law/history witness, highlighting thanks mercy. Within ch. 5, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward grace & mercy. Watch the terms “when” and “one”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits 2 Chronicles to Ezra (trad.). A common scholarly view of 2 Chronicles: Chronicler; temple‑focused perspective.. Scholars commonly date 2 Chronicles Post‑exilic period.. Grace & Mercy is especially relevant in this line.

More details
Traditional:Ezra (trad.)
Modern scholarship:Chronicler; temple‑focused perspective.
Date:Post‑exilic period.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46