2 Chronicles 3:17 bbe — 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 Ja…

2 Chronicles 3:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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 3:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 3, verse 17.

2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.

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.

2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 3:17.

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2 Chronicles 3:17 reads (BBE): “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.