2 Chronicles 4:16 kjv — The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomo…

King James Version

"The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the Lord of bright brass."

— 2 Chronicles 4:16, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 4 — Context

13

And four hundred pomegranates on the two wreaths; two rows of pomegranates on each wreath, to cover the two pommels of the chapiters which were upon the pillars.

14

He made also bases, and lavers made he upon the bases;

15

One sea, and twelve oxen under it.

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The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the Lord of bright brass.

17

In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredathah.

18

Thus Solomon made all these vessels in great abundance: for the weight of the brass could not be found out.

19

And Solomon made all the vessels that were for the house of God, the golden altar also, and the tables whereon the shewbread was set;

2 Chronicles 4:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 4:16 say?
2 Chronicles 4:16 in the King James Version reads: “The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the Lord of bright brass.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 4:16 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 4:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 4, verse 16.
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 4:16.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 4:16 in?
2 Chronicles 4:16 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 4:16?
2 Chronicles 4:16 reads (KJV): “The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the Lord of bright brass.” 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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