2 Chronicles 5:5 bbe — They took up the ark and the Tent of meeting and all the holy vessels which were in the Tent; all these the priests, th…

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"They took up the ark and the Tent of meeting and all the holy vessels which were in the Tent; all these the priests, the Levites, took up."

— 2 Chronicles 5:5, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 5 — Context

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Then Solomon sent for all the responsible men of Israel, all the chiefs of the tribes and the heads of families of the children of Israel, to come to Jerusalem and take the ark of the Lord's agreement up out of the town of David, which is Zion.

3

And all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month.

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All the responsible men of Israel came, and the Levites took up the ark.

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They took up the ark and the Tent of meeting and all the holy vessels which were in the Tent; all these the priests, the Levites, took up.

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And King Solomon and all the men of Israel who had come together there with him, were before the ark, making offerings of sheep and oxen more than might be numbered.

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And the priests took the ark of the Lord's agreement and put it in its place, in the inner room of the house, in the most holy place, under the wings of the winged ones.

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For their wings were outstretched over the place where the ark was, covering the ark and its rods.

2 Chronicles 5:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 5:5 say?
2 Chronicles 5:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They took up the ark and the Tent of meeting and all the holy vessels which were in the Tent; all these the priests, the Levites, took up.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 5:5 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 5:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 5, verse 5.
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 5:5.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 5:5 in?
2 Chronicles 5:5 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 5:5?
2 Chronicles 5:5 reads (BBE): “They took up the ark and the Tent of meeting and all the holy vessels which were in the Tent; all these the priests, the Levites, took up.” 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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