2 Chronicles 3:3 kjv — Now these are the things wherein Solomon was instructed for the building of the house of God. The length by cubits afte…

King James Version

"Now these are the things wherein Solomon was instructed for the building of the house of God. The length by cubits after the first measure was threescore cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits."

— 2 Chronicles 3:3, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 3 — Context

1

Then Solomon began to build the house of the Lord at Jerusalem in mount Moriah, where the Lord appeared unto David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite.

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And he began to build in the second day of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign.

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Now these are the things wherein Solomon was instructed for the building of the house of God. The length by cubits after the first measure was threescore cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits.

4

And the porch that was in the front of the house, the length of it was according to the breadth of the house, twenty cubits, and the height was an hundred and twenty: and he overlaid it within with pure gold.

5

And the greater house he cieled with fir tree, which he overlaid with fine gold, and set thereon palm trees and chains.

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And he garnished the house with precious stones for beauty: and the gold was gold of Parvaim.

2 Chronicles 3:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 3:3 say?
2 Chronicles 3:3 in the King James Version reads: “Now these are the things wherein Solomon was instructed for the building of the house of God. The length by cubits after the first measure was threescore cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 3:3 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 3:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 3, verse 3.
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 3:3.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 3:3 in?
2 Chronicles 3:3 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 3:3?
2 Chronicles 3:3 reads (KJV): “Now these are the things wherein Solomon was instructed for the building of the house of God. The length by cubits after the first measure was threescore cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits.” 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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