2 Chronicles 2:1

Preparations for the Temple · 2 Chronicles 2:1–10
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Translations

Modern
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
Traditional
And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the Lord, and an house for his kingdom.
Literal
And Solomon said to build a temple for the Name of YHWH, and a house for his kingdom.
Latin
Decrevit autem Salomon ædificare domum nomini Domini, et palatium sibi.

Original

Hebrew
English
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself.

Notes

The temple is the first priority among Solomon’s building projects, even though construction began in the fourth year of his reign (2 Chronicles 3:2). Solomon spent the earlier years negotiating with King Hiram (2 Chronicles 2:3) for materials and skilled workers.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon

Parallels

1 Kings 5:1–6

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy

Topics

Liberality: Solomon Palaces of Kings: Called the House of the Kingdom Solomon: Builds the Temple the First Temple: Solomon: Determined to Build