2 Chronicles 2:9 kjv — Even to prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I am about to build shall be wonderful great.

King James Version

"Even to prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I am about to build shall be wonderful great."

— 2 Chronicles 2:9, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 2 — Context

6

But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?

7

Send me now therefore a man cunning to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and blue, and that can skill to grave with the cunning men that are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father did provide.

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Send me also cedar trees, fir trees, and algum trees, out of Lebanon: for I know that thy servants can skill to cut timber in Lebanon; and, behold, my servants shall be with thy servants,

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Even to prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I am about to build shall be wonderful great.

10

And, behold, I will give to thy servants, the hewers that cut timber, twenty thousand measures of beaten wheat, and twenty thousand measures of barley, and twenty thousand baths of wine, and twenty thousand baths of oil.

11

Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the Lord hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.

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Huram said moreover, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the Lord, and an house for his kingdom.

2 Chronicles 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 2:9 say?
2 Chronicles 2:9 in the King James Version reads: “Even to prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I am about to build shall be wonderful great.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 2:9 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 2:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 2:9 in?
2 Chronicles 2:9 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 2:9?
2 Chronicles 2:9 reads (KJV): “Even to prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I am about to build shall be wonderful great.” 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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