2 Chronicles 8:2 nasb — that he built the cities which Huram had given to him, and settled the sons of Israel there.

NASB

"that he built the cities which Huram had given to him, and settled the sons of Israel there."

— 2 Chronicles 8:2, NASB

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2 Chronicles 8 — Context

1

Now it came about at the end of the twenty years in which Solomon had built the house of the LORD and his own house

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that he built the cities which Huram had given to him, and settled the sons of Israel there.

3

Then Solomon went to Hamath-zobah and captured it.

4

He built Tadmor in the wilderness and all the storage cities which he had built in Hamath.

5

He also built upper Beth-horon and lower Beth-horon, fortified cities with walls, gates and bars;

2 Chronicles 8:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 8:2 say?
2 Chronicles 8:2 in the NASB reads: “that he built the cities which Huram had given to him, and settled the sons of Israel there.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 8:2 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 8:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 8, verse 2.
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 8:2.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 8:2 in?
2 Chronicles 8:2 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 8:2?
2 Chronicles 8:2 reads (NASB): “that he built the cities which Huram had given to him, and settled the sons of Israel there.” 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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