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2 Chronicles 8:2

2 Chronicles 8:1 web — It happened at the end of twenty years, in which Solomon had built the house of Yahweh, and his own house,

World English Bible

"It happened at the end of twenty years, in which Solomon had built the house of Yahweh, and his own house,"

— 2 Chronicles 8:1, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 8 — Context

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It happened at the end of twenty years, in which Solomon had built the house of Yahweh, and his own house,

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that the cities which Huram had given to Solomon, Solomon built them, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there.

3

Solomon went to Hamath Zobah, and prevailed against it.

4

He built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the storage cities, which he built 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 World English Bible reads: “It happened at the end of twenty years, in which Solomon had built the house of Yahweh, and his own house,”
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 (WEB): “It happened at the end of twenty years, in which Solomon had built the house of Yahweh, and his own house,” 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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