2 Chronicles 4:21 nasb — the flowers, the lamps, and the tongs of gold, of purest gold;

NASB

"the flowers, the lamps, and the tongs of gold, of purest gold;"

— 2 Chronicles 4:21, NASB

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2 Chronicles 4 — Context

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Thus Solomon made all these utensils in great quantities, for the weight of the bronze could not be found out.

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Solomon also made all the things that were in the house of God: even the golden altar, the tables with the bread of the Presence on them,

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the lampstands with their lamps of pure gold, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary in the way prescribed;

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the flowers, the lamps, and the tongs of gold, of purest gold;

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and the snuffers, the bowls, the spoons and the firepans of pure gold; and the entrance of the house, its inner doors for the holy of holies and the doors of the house, that is, of the nave, of gold.

2 Chronicles 4:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 4:21 say?
2 Chronicles 4:21 in the NASB reads: “the flowers, the lamps, and the tongs of gold, of purest gold;”
Where is 2 Chronicles 4:21 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 4:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 4, verse 21.
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 4:21.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 4:21 in?
2 Chronicles 4:21 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 4:21?
2 Chronicles 4:21 reads (NASB): “the flowers, the lamps, and the tongs of gold, of purest 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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