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2 Chronicles 4:2

2 Chronicles 4:1 bbe — Then he made a brass altar, twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide and ten cubits high.

Bible in Basic English

"Then he made a brass altar, twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide and ten cubits high."

— 2 Chronicles 4:1, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 4 — Context

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Then he made a brass altar, twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide and ten cubits high.

2

And he made the great water-vessel of metal, round in form, measuring ten cubits across from edge to edge; it was five cubits high and thirty cubits round.

3

And under it was a design of flowers all round it, ten to a cubit, circling the water-vessel in two lines; they were made from liquid metal at the same time as the water-vessel.

4

It was supported on twelve oxen, three facing to the north, three to the west, three to the south, and three to the east, the water-vessel resting on top of them; their back parts were all turned to the middle of it.

2 Chronicles 4:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 4:1 say?
2 Chronicles 4:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then he made a brass altar, twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide and ten cubits high.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 4:1 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 4:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 4, verse 1.
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 4:1.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 4:1 in?
2 Chronicles 4:1 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 4:1?
2 Chronicles 4:1 reads (BBE): “Then he made a brass altar, twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide and ten cubits high.” 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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