2 Chronicles 5:6 kjva — Also king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel that were assembled unto him before the ark, sacrificed sheep and…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Also king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel that were assembled unto him before the ark, sacrificed sheep and oxen, which could not be told nor numbered for multitude."

— 2 Chronicles 5:6, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Chronicles 5 — Context

3

Wherefore all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto the king in the feast which was in the seventh month.

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And all the elders of Israel came; and the Levites took up the ark.

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And they brought up the ark, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and all the holy vessels that were in the tabernacle, these did the priests and the Levites bring up.

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Also king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel that were assembled unto him before the ark, sacrificed sheep and oxen, which could not be told nor numbered for multitude.

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And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the Lord unto his place, to the oracle of the house, into the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubims:

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For the cherubims spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above.

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And they drew out the staves of the ark, that the ends of the staves were seen from the ark before the oracle; but they were not seen without. And there it is unto this day.

2 Chronicles 5:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 5:6 say?
2 Chronicles 5:6 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Also king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel that were assembled unto him before the ark, sacrificed sheep and oxen, which could not be told nor numbered for multitude.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 5:6 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 5:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 5, 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 5:6.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 5:6 in?
2 Chronicles 5:6 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 5:6?
2 Chronicles 5:6 reads (KJVA): “Also king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel that were assembled unto him before the ark, sacrificed sheep and oxen, which could not be told nor numbered for multitude.” 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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