2 Chronicles 3:16 kjv — And he made chains, as in the oracle, and put them on the heads of the pillars; and made an hundred pomegranates, and p…

King James Version

"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."

— 2 Chronicles 3:16, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 3 — Context

13

The wings of these cherubims spread themselves forth twenty cubits: and they stood on their feet, and their faces were inward.

14

And he made the vail of blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought cherubims thereon.

15

Also he made before the house two pillars of thirty and five cubits high, and the chapiter that was on the top of each of them was five cubits.

16

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.

17

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 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 3:16 say?
2 Chronicles 3:16 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 3:16 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 3:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 3, verse 16.
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.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 3:16 in?
2 Chronicles 3:16 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?
2 Chronicles 3:16 reads (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.” 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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