2 Chronicles 4:8 bbe — He made ten tables, and put them in the Temple, five on the right side and five on the left. And he made a hundred gold…

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"He made ten tables, and put them in the Temple, five on the right side and five on the left. And he made a hundred gold basins."

— 2 Chronicles 4:8, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 4 — Context

5

It was as thick as a man's open hand, and the edge of it was curved like the edge of a cup, like a lily flower; it would take three thousand baths.

6

And he made ten washing-vessels, putting five on the right side and five on the left; such things as were used in making the burned offering were washed in them; but the great water-vessel was to be used by the priests for washing themselves.

7

And he made the ten gold supports for the lights, as directions had been given for them, and he put them in the Temple, five on the right side and five on the left.

8

He made ten tables, and put them in the Temple, five on the right side and five on the left. And he made a hundred gold basins.

9

Then he made the open space for the priests, and the great open space and its doors, plating the doors with brass.

10

He put the great water-vessel on the right side of the house to the east, facing south.

11

And Huram made all the pots and the spades and the basins. So he came to the end of all the work he did for King Solomon in the house of God:

2 Chronicles 4:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 4:8 say?
2 Chronicles 4:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He made ten tables, and put them in the Temple, five on the right side and five on the left. And he made a hundred gold basins.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 4:8 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 4:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 4, verse 8.
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 4:8.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 4:8 in?
2 Chronicles 4:8 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 4:8?
2 Chronicles 4:8 reads (BBE): “He made ten tables, and put them in the Temple, five on the right side and five on the left. And he made a hundred gold basins.” 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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