2 Chronicles 8:12 net — Then Solomon offered burnt sacrifices to the LORD on the altar of the LORD which he had built in front of the temple’s…

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"Then Solomon offered burnt sacrifices to the LORD on the altar of the LORD which he had built in front of the temple’s porch."

— 2 Chronicles 8:12, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 8 — Context

9

Solomon did not assign Israelites to these work crews; the Israelites served as his soldiers, officers, charioteers, and commanders of his chariot forces.

10

These men worked for King Solomon as supervisors; there were a total of 250 of them who were in charge of the people.

11

Solomon moved Pharaoh’s daughter up from the City of David to the palace he had built for her, for he said,“My wife must not live in the palace of King David of Israel, for the places where the ark of the LORD has entered are holy.”

12

Then Solomon offered burnt sacrifices to the LORD on the altar of the LORD which he had built in front of the temple’s porch.

13

He observed the daily requirements for sacrifices that Moses had specified for Sabbaths, new moon festivals, and the three annual celebrations– the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Shelters.

14

As his father David had decreed, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests to do their assigned tasks, the Levitical orders to lead worship and help the priests with their daily tasks, and the divisions of the gatekeepers to serve at their assigned gates. This was what David the man of God had ordered.

15

They did not neglect any detail of the king’s orders pertaining to the priests, Levites, and 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 NET Bible reads: “Then Solomon offered burnt sacrifices to the LORD on the altar of the LORD which he had built in front of the temple’s porch.”
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 (NET): “Then Solomon offered burnt sacrifices to the LORD on the altar of the LORD which he had built in front of the temple’s porch.” 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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