2 Chronicles 3:2 net — He began building on the second day of the second month of the fourth year of his reign.

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"He began building on the second day of the second month of the fourth year of his reign."

— 2 Chronicles 3:2, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 3 — Context

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The Building of the Temple Solomon began building the LORD’s temple in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David prepared at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.

2

He began building on the second day of the second month of the fourth year of his reign.

3

Solomon laid the foundation for God’s temple; its length(determined according to the old standard of measure) was 90 feet, and its width 30 feet.

4

The porch in front of the main hall was 30 feet long, corresponding to the width of the temple, and its height was 30 feet. He plated the inside with pure gold.

5

He paneled the main hall with boards made from evergreen trees and plated it with fine gold, decorated with palm trees and chains.

2 Chronicles 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 3:2 say?
2 Chronicles 3:2 in the NET Bible reads: “He began building on the second day of the second month of the fourth year of his reign.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 3:2 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 3:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 3, verse 2.
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 3:2.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 3:2 in?
2 Chronicles 3:2 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 3:2?
2 Chronicles 3:2 reads (NET): “He began building on the second day of the second month of the fourth year of his reign.” 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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