2 Chronicles 3:7 nasb — He also overlaid the house with gold--the beams, the thresholds and its walls and its doors; and he carved cherubim on…

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"He also overlaid the house with gold--the beams, the thresholds and its walls and its doors; and he carved cherubim on the walls."

— 2 Chronicles 3:7, NASB

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2 Chronicles 3 — Context

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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.

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

8

Now he made the room of the holy of holies: its length across the width of the house was twenty cubits, and its width was twenty cubits; and he overlaid it with fine gold, amounting to talents.

9

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

10

Then he made two sculptured cherubim in the room of the holy of holies and overlaid them with gold.

2 Chronicles 3:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 3:7 say?
2 Chronicles 3:7 in the NASB reads: “He also overlaid the house with gold--the beams, the thresholds and its walls and its doors; and he carved cherubim on the walls.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 3:7 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 3:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 3, verse 7.
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 3:7.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 3:7 in?
2 Chronicles 3:7 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 3:7?
2 Chronicles 3:7 reads (NASB): “He also overlaid the house with gold--the beams, the thresholds and its walls and its doors; and he carved cherubim on the walls.” 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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