2 Chronicles 3:8 net — He made the most holy place; its length was 30 feet, corresponding to the width of the temple, and its width 30 feet. H…

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"He made the most holy place; its length was 30 feet, corresponding to the width of the temple, and its width 30 feet. He plated it with 600 talents of fine gold."

— 2 Chronicles 3:8, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 3 — Context

5

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

6

He decorated the temple with precious stones; the gold he used came from Parvaim.

7

He overlaid the temple’s rafters, thresholds, walls and doors with gold; he carved decorative cherubim on the walls.

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He made the most holy place; its length was 30 feet, corresponding to the width of the temple, and its width 30 feet. He plated it with 600 talents of fine gold.

9

The gold nails weighed 50 shekels; he also plated the upper areas with gold.

10

In the most holy place he made two images of cherubim and plated them with gold.

11

The combined wing span of the cherubim was 30 feet. One of the first cherub’s wings was seven and one-half feet long and touched one wall of the temple; its other wing was also seven and one-half feet long and touched one of the second cherub’s wings.

2 Chronicles 3:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 3:8 say?
2 Chronicles 3:8 in the NET Bible reads: “He made the most holy place; its length was 30 feet, corresponding to the width of the temple, and its width 30 feet. He plated it with 600 talents of fine gold.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 3:8 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 3:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 3, verse 8.
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 3:8.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 3:8 in?
2 Chronicles 3:8 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 3:8?
2 Chronicles 3:8 reads (NET): “He made the most holy place; its length was 30 feet, corresponding to the width of the temple, and its width 30 feet. He plated it with 600 talents of fine gold.” 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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