2 Chronicles 2:17 net — Solomon took a census of all the male resident foreigners in the land of Israel, after the census his father David had…

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"Solomon took a census of all the male resident foreigners in the land of Israel, after the census his father David had taken. There were 153,600 in all."

— 2 Chronicles 2:17, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 2 — Context

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whose mother is a Danite and whose father is a Tyrian. He knows how to work with gold, silver, bronze, iron, stones, and wood, as well as purple, blue, white, and crimson fabrics. He knows how to do all kinds of engraving and understands any design given to him. He will work with your skilled craftsmen and the skilled craftsmen of my lord David your father.

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Now let my lord send to his servants the wheat, barley, olive oil, and wine he has promised;

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we will get all the timber you need from Lebanon and bring it in raft-like bundles by sea to Joppa. You can then haul it on up to Jerusalem.”

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Solomon took a census of all the male resident foreigners in the land of Israel, after the census his father David had taken. There were 153,600 in all.

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He designated 70,000 as common laborers, 80,000 as stonecutters in the hills, and 3,600 as supervisors to make sure the people completed the work.

2 Chronicles 2:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 2:17 say?
2 Chronicles 2:17 in the NET Bible reads: “Solomon took a census of all the male resident foreigners in the land of Israel, after the census his father David had taken. There were 153,600 in all.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 2:17 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 2:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 17.
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 2:17.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 2:17 in?
2 Chronicles 2:17 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 2:17?
2 Chronicles 2:17 reads (NET): “Solomon took a census of all the male resident foreigners in the land of Israel, after the census his father David had taken. There were 153,600 in all.” 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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