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2 Chronicles 2:2

2 Chronicles 2:1 asv — Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.

American Standard Version

"Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom. "

— 2 Chronicles 2:1, American Standard Version

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2 Chronicles 2 — Context

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Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.

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And Solomon counted out threescore and ten thousand men to bear burdens, and fourscore thousand men that were hewers in the mountains, and three thousand and six hundred to oversee them.

3

And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him a house to dwell therein, even so deal with me.

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Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of Jehovah my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him incense of sweet spices, and for the continual showbread, and for the burnt-offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the set feasts of Jehovah our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel.

2 Chronicles 2:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 2:1 say?
2 Chronicles 2:1 in the American Standard Version reads: “Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 2:1 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 2:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 2:1.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 2:1 in?
2 Chronicles 2:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 2:1?
2 Chronicles 2:1 reads (ASV): “Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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