2 Chronicles 8:12 cpdv — Then Solomon offered holocausts to the Lord on the altar of the Lord, which he had constructed before the portico,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then Solomon offered holocausts to the Lord on the altar of the Lord, which he had constructed before the portico, "

— 2 Chronicles 8:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 8 — Context

9

But he did not appoint anyone from the sons of Israel to serve in the works of the king. For they were men of war, and first rulers, and commanders of his chariots and horsemen.

10

Now all the leaders of the army of king Solomon were two hundred fifty, who were instructing the people.

11

Truly, he transferred the daughter of Pharaoh, from the City of David, to the house that he had built for her. For the king said: “My wife shall not live in the house of David, king of Israel, for it has been sanctified. For the ark of the Lord has entered into it.”

12

Then Solomon offered holocausts to the Lord on the altar of the Lord, which he had constructed before the portico,

13

so that every day there would be an offering on it, in accord with the precept of Moses, on the Sabbaths, and on the new moons, and three times a year on the feast days, that is, on the solemnity of unleavened bread, and on the solemnity of weeks, and on the solemnity of tabernacles.

14

And he appointed, in accord with the plan of his father David, the offices of the priests in their ministries; and those of the Levites, in their orders, so that they might praise and minister before the priests according to the ritual of each day; and the porters, in their divisions, from gate to gate. For so had David, the man of God, instructed.

15

Neither the priests, nor the Levites, transgressed against the commands of the king, in all that he had instructed, and in the keeping of the treasuries.

2 Chronicles 8:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 8:12 say?
2 Chronicles 8:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then Solomon offered holocausts to the Lord on the altar of the Lord, which he had constructed before the portico, ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 8:12 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 8:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 8, verse 12.
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 8:12.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 8:12 in?
2 Chronicles 8:12 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 8:12?
2 Chronicles 8:12 reads (CPDV): “Then Solomon offered holocausts to the Lord on the altar of the Lord, which he had constructed before the portico, ” 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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