2 Chronicles 3:16 net — He made ornamental chains and put them on top of the pillars. He also made one hundred pomegranate-shaped ornaments and…

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"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."

— 2 Chronicles 3:16, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 3 — Context

13

The combined wingspan of these cherubim was 30 feet. They stood upright, facing inward.

14

He made the curtain out of blue, purple, crimson, and white fabrics, and embroidered on it decorative cherubim.

15

In front of the temple he made two pillars which had a combined length of 52½ feet, with each having a plated capital seven and one-half feet high.

16

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.

17

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.

2 Chronicles 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 3:16 say?
2 Chronicles 3:16 in the NET Bible reads: “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.”
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 (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.” 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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