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2 Chronicles 3:16-1964 bbe — And he made chains, like neck ornaments, and put them on the tops of the pillars, and a hundred apples on the chains. H…

Bible in Basic English

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And he made chains, like neck ornaments, and put them on the tops of the pillars, and a hundred apples on the chains.

17

He put up the pillars in front of the Temple, one on the right side and one on the left, naming the one on the right Jachin and that on the left Boaz.

— 2 Chronicles 3:16-1964, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 3:16-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And he made chains, as in the oracle, and put them on the heads of the pillars; and made an hundred pomegranates, and put them on the chains. And he reared up the pillars before the temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left; and called the name of that on the right hand Jachin, and the name of that on the left Boaz. ”

  • ASV

    “And he made chains in the oracle, and put them on the tops of the pillars; and he made a hundred pomegranates, and put them on the chains. And he set up the pillars before the temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left; and called the name of that on the right hand Jachin, and the name of that on the left Boaz. ”

  • WEB

    “He made chains in the oracle, and put [them] on the tops of the pillars; and he made one hundred pomegranates, and put them on the chains. He set up the pillars before the temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left; and called the name of that on the right hand Jachin, and the name of that on the left Boaz.”

  • NET

    “He made ornamental chains and put them on top of the pillars. He also made one hundred pomegranate-shaped ornaments and arranged them within the chains. He set up the pillars in front of the temple, one on the right side and the other on the left. He named the one on the right Yakin, and the one on the left Boaz.”

  • DRB

    “He made also as it were little chains in the oracle, and he put them on the heads of the pillars: and a hundred pomegranates, which he put between the little chains. These pillars he put at the entrance of the temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left: that which was on the right hand, he called Jachin: and that on the left hand, Booz. ”

  • KJVA

    “And he made chains, as in the oracle, and put them on the heads of the pillars; and made an hundred pomegranates, and put them on the chains. And he reared up the pillars before the temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left; and called the name of that on the right hand Jachin, and the name of that on the left Boaz. ”

2 Chronicles 3 — Context

13

Their outstretched wings were twenty cubits across; they were placed upright on their feet, facing the inner part of the house.

14

And he made the veil of blue and purple and red, of the best linen, worked with winged ones.

15

And in front of the house he made two pillars, thirty-five cubits high, with crowns on the tops of them, five cubits high.

16

And he made chains, like neck ornaments, and put them on the tops of the pillars, and a hundred apples on the chains.

17

He put up the pillars in front of the Temple, one on the right side and one on the left, naming the one on the right Jachin and that on the left Boaz.

2 Chronicles 3:16-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 3:16-1964 say?
2 Chronicles 3:16-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he made chains, like neck ornaments, and put them on the tops of the pillars, and a hundred apples on the chains. He put up the pillars in front of the Temple, one on the right side and one on the left, naming the one on the right Jachin and that on the left Boaz.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 3:16-1964 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 3:16-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 3, verses 16–1964.
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 3:16-1964.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 3:16-1964 in?
2 Chronicles 3:16-1964 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 3:16-1964?
2 Chronicles 3:16-1964 reads (BBE): “And he made chains, like neck ornaments, and put them on the tops of the pillars, and a hundred apples on the chains. He put up the pillars in front of the Temple, one on the right side and one on the left, naming the one on the right Jachin and that on the left Boaz.” 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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