2 Chronicles 8:10 asv — And these were the chief officers of king Solomon, even two hundred and fifty, that bare rule over the people.

American Standard Version

"And these were the chief officers of king Solomon, even two hundred and fifty, that bare rule over the people. "

— 2 Chronicles 8:10, American Standard Version

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2 Chronicles 8 — Context

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As for all the people that were left of the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, that were not of Israel;

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of their children that were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel consumed not, of them did Solomon raise a levy of bondservants unto this day.

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But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no servants for his work; but they were men of war, and chief of his captains, and rulers of his chariots and of his horsemen.

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And these were the chief officers of king Solomon, even two hundred and fifty, that bare rule over the people.

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And Solomon brought up the daughter of Pharaoh out of the city of David unto the house that he had built for her; for he said, My wife shall not dwell in the house of David king of Israel, because the places are holy, whereunto the ark of Jehovah hath come.

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Then Solomon offered burnt-offerings unto Jehovah on the altar of Jehovah, which he had built before the porch,

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even as the duty of every day required, offering according to the commandment of Moses, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the set feasts, three times in the year, even in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles.

2 Chronicles 8:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 8:10 say?
2 Chronicles 8:10 in the American Standard Version reads: “And these were the chief officers of king Solomon, even two hundred and fifty, that bare rule over the people. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 8:10 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 8:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 8, verse 10.
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 8:10.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 8:10 in?
2 Chronicles 8:10 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 8:10?
2 Chronicles 8:10 reads (ASV): “And these were the chief officers of king Solomon, even two hundred and fifty, that bare rule over the people. ” 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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