2 Chronicles 4:6 net — He made ten washing basins; he put five on the south side and five on the north side. In them they rinsed the items use…

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"He made ten washing basins; he put five on the south side and five on the north side. In them they rinsed the items used for burnt sacrifices; the priests washed in“The Sea.”"

— 2 Chronicles 4:6, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 4 — Context

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.

5

It was four fingers thick and its rim was like that of a cup shaped like a lily blossom. It could hold 18,000 gallons.

6

He made ten washing basins; he put five on the south side and five on the north side. In them they rinsed the items used for burnt sacrifices; the priests washed in“The Sea.”

7

He made ten gold lampstands according to specifications and put them in the temple, five on the right and five on the left.

8

He made ten tables and set them in the temple, five on the right and five on the left. He also made one hundred gold bowls.

9

He made the courtyard of the priests and the large enclosure and its doors; he plated their doors with bronze.

2 Chronicles 4:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 4:6 say?
2 Chronicles 4:6 in the NET Bible reads: “He made ten washing basins; he put five on the south side and five on the north side. In them they rinsed the items used for burnt sacrifices; the priests washed in“The Sea.””
Where is 2 Chronicles 4:6 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 4:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 4, verse 6.
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 4:6.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 4:6 in?
2 Chronicles 4:6 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 4:6?
2 Chronicles 4:6 reads (NET): “He made ten washing basins; he put five on the south side and five on the north side. In them they rinsed the items used for burnt sacrifices; the priests washed in“The Sea.”” 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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