2 Chronicles 3:3 nasb — Now these are the foundations which Solomon laid for building the house of God. The length in cubits, according to the…

NASB

"Now these are the foundations which Solomon laid for building the house of God. The length in cubits, according to the old standard was sixty cubits, and the width twenty cubits."

— 2 Chronicles 3:3, NASB

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2 Chronicles 3 — Context

1

Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David, at the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.

2

He began to build on the second day in the second month of the fourth year of his reign.

3

Now these are the foundations which Solomon laid for building the house of God. The length in cubits, according to the old standard was sixty cubits, and the width twenty cubits.

4

The porch which was in front of the house was as long as the width of the house, twenty cubits, and the height 120; and inside he overlaid it with pure gold.

5

He overlaid the main room with cypress wood and overlaid it with fine gold, and ornamented it with palm trees and chains.

6

Further, he adorned the house with precious stones; and the gold was gold from 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 NASB reads: “Now these are the foundations which Solomon laid for building the house of God. The length in cubits, according to the old standard was sixty cubits, and the width 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 (NASB): “Now these are the foundations which Solomon laid for building the house of God. The length in cubits, according to the old standard was sixty cubits, and the width 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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