2 Chronicles 3:6 web — He garnished the house with precious stones for beauty: and the gold was gold of Parvaim.

World English Bible

"He garnished the house with precious stones for beauty: and the gold was gold of Parvaim."

— 2 Chronicles 3:6, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 3 — Context

3

Now these are the foundations which Solomon laid for the building of the house of God. The length by cubits after the first measure was sixty cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits.

4

The porch that was before [the house], its length, according to the breadth of the house, was twenty cubits, and the height one hundred twenty; and he overlaid it within with pure gold.

5

The greater house he made a ceiling with fir wood, which he overlaid with fine gold, and ornamented it with palm trees and chains.

6

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

7

He overlaid also the house, the beams, the thresholds, and its walls, and its doors, with gold; and engraved cherubim on the walls.

8

He made the most holy house: its length, according to the breadth of the house, was twenty cubits, and its breadth twenty cubits; and he overlaid it with fine gold, amounting to six hundred talents.

9

The weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. He overlaid the upper rooms with gold.

2 Chronicles 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 3:6 say?
2 Chronicles 3:6 in the World English Bible reads: “He garnished the house with precious stones for beauty: and the gold was gold of Parvaim.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 3:6 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 3:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 3, verse 6.
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 3:6.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 3:6 in?
2 Chronicles 3:6 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 3:6?
2 Chronicles 3:6 reads (WEB): “He garnished the house with precious stones for beauty: and the gold was gold of Parvaim.” 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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