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2 Chronicles 4:2

2 Chronicles 4:1 cpdv — Also, he made a brass altar of twenty cubits in length, and of twenty cubits in width, and of ten cubits in height,

Catholic Public Domain Version

" Also, he made a brass altar of twenty cubits in length, and of twenty cubits in width, and of ten cubits in height, "

— 2 Chronicles 4:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 4 — Context

1

Also, he made a brass altar of twenty cubits in length, and of twenty cubits in width, and of ten cubits in height,

2

as well as a molten sea of ten cubits from brim to brim, round in its circumference. It had five cubits in height, and a line of thirty cubits went around it on all sides.

3

Also, under it there was the likeness of oxen. And certain engravings encircled the cavity of the sea, along ten cubits of the outside, as if in two rows. Now the oxen were molten.

4

And the sea itself was placed upon the twelve oxen, three of which were looking toward the north, and another three toward the west, then another three toward the south, and the three that remained toward the east, having the sea imposed upon them. But the posteriors of the oxen were toward the interior, under the sea.

2 Chronicles 4:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 4:1 say?
2 Chronicles 4:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ Also, he made a brass altar of twenty cubits in length, and of twenty cubits in width, and of ten cubits in height, ”
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 (CPDV): “ Also, he made a brass altar of twenty cubits in length, and of twenty cubits in width, and of ten cubits in height, ” 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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