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2 Chronicles 8:2

2 Chronicles 8:1 bbe — Now at the end of twenty years, in which time Solomon had put up the house of the Lord and a house for himself,

Bible in Basic English

"Now at the end of twenty years, in which time Solomon had put up the house of the Lord and a house for himself,"

— 2 Chronicles 8:1, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 8 — Context

1

Now at the end of twenty years, in which time Solomon had put up the house of the Lord and a house for himself,

2

He took in hand the building up of the towns which Huram had given him, causing the children of Israel to make living-places for themselves there.

3

And Solomon went to Hamath-zobah and overcame it.

4

And he put up the buildings of Tadmor in the waste land, and of all the store-towns in Hamath;

2 Chronicles 8:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 8:1 say?
2 Chronicles 8:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now at the end of twenty years, in which time Solomon had put up the house of the Lord and a house for himself,”
Where is 2 Chronicles 8:1 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 8:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 8, verse 1.
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 8:1.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 8:1 in?
2 Chronicles 8:1 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 8:1?
2 Chronicles 8:1 reads (BBE): “Now at the end of twenty years, in which time Solomon had put up the house of the Lord and a house for himself,” 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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