2 Chronicles 5:2

The Ark Enters the Temple · 2 Chronicles 5:1–14
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Translations

Modern
At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David.
Traditional
Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the city of David, which is Zion.
Literal
At that time Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, chiefs of the fathers of the sons of Israel, in Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of YHWH from the City of David; it is Zion.
Latin
Post quæ congregavit majores natu Israël, et cunctos principes tribuum, et capita familiarum de filiis Israël in Jerusalem, ut adducerent arcam fœderis Domini de civitate David, quæ est Sion.

Original

Hebrew
English
At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Temple Worship The Tabernacle

Parallels

1 Kings 8:1–11

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Zion

Topics

Ark of the Covenant: Brought by Solomon Into the Temple with Great Solemnity Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant: Transferred to Solomon's Temple Government: Mosaic: Assists Solomon at the Dedication of the Temple Temple: Solomon's: The Ark of the Covenant the First Temple: The Ark of God Brought Into with Great Solemnity Zion: Called |The City of David| Zion: The Ark of the Covenant: Placed In Zion: The Ark of the Covenant: Removed From, to Solomon's Temple on Mount Moriah