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2 Chronicles 4:2

2 Chronicles 4:1 net — He made a bronze altar, 30 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 15 feet high.

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"He made a bronze altar, 30 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 15 feet high."

— 2 Chronicles 4:1, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 4 — Context

1

He made a bronze altar, 30 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 15 feet high.

2

He also made the big bronze basin called“The Sea.” It measured 15 feet from rim to rim, was circular in shape, and stood seven and one-half feet high. Its circumference was 45 feet.

3

Images of bulls were under it all the way around, ten every eighteen inches all the way around. The bulls were in two rows and had been cast with“The Sea.”

4

“The Sea” stood on top of twelve bulls. Three faced northward, three westward, three southward, and three eastward.“The Sea” was placed on top of them, and they all faced outward.

2 Chronicles 4:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 4:1 say?
2 Chronicles 4:1 in the NET Bible reads: “He made a bronze altar, 30 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 15 feet 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 (NET): “He made a bronze altar, 30 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 15 feet 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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