📖 2 Chronicles — Chapter 3 (KJV)
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2 Chronicles 3:1 Then RSolomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem in mount Moriah, Twhere the Lord appeared unto David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshingfloor of TOrnan the Jebusite.
2 Chronicles 3:2 And he began to build Rin the second day of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign.
2 Chronicles 3:3 Now these are the things wherein RSolomon was Tinstructed for the building of the house of God. The length by cubits after the first measure was threescore cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits.
2 Chronicles 3:4 And Rthe porch that was in the front of the house, the length of it was according to the breadth of the house, twenty cubits, and the height was an hundred and twenty: and he overlaid it within with pure gold.
2 Chronicles 3:5 And Rthe greater house he cieled with fir tree, which he overlaid with fine gold, and set thereon palm trees and chains.
2 Chronicles 3:6 And he Tgarnished the house with Rprecious stones for beauty: and the gold was gold of Parvaim.
2 Chronicles 3:7 He Roverlaid also the house, the beams, the posts, and the walls thereof, and the doors thereof, with gold; and graved cherubims on the walls.
2 Chronicles 3:8 And he made Rthe most holy house, the length whereof was according to the breadth of the house, twenty cubits, and the breadth thereof twenty cubits: and he overlaid it with fine gold, amounting to six hundred talents.
2 Chronicles 3:9 And the weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. And he overlaid the upper chambers with gold.
2 Chronicles 3:10 And in the most holy house he made Rtwo cherubims of Timage work, and overlaid them with gold.
2 Chronicles 3:11 And the wings of the cherubims were twenty cubits long: one wing of the one cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing was likewise five cubits, reaching to the wing of the other cherub.
2 Chronicles 3:12 And one wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing was five cubits also, joining to the wing of the other cherub.
2 Chronicles 3:13 The wings of these cherubims spread themselves forth twenty cubits: and they stood on their feet, and their faces were RTinward.
2 Chronicles 3:14 And he made Rthe vail of blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and Twrought cherubims thereon.
2 Chronicles 3:15 Also he made before the house Rtwo pillars of thirty and five cubits Thigh, and the chapiter that was on the top of each of them was five cubits.
2 Chronicles 3:16 And he made chains, as in the oracle, and put them on the heads of the pillars; and made Ran hundred pomegranates, and put them on the chains.
2 Chronicles 3:17 And he Rreared up the pillars before the temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left; and called the name of that on the right hand TJachin, and the name of that on the left TBoaz.
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📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 3:1–7 — Building begins at Moriah
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Solomon builds at Jerusalem on mount Moriah, at the site associated with David and Ornan's threshingfloor. The chapter gives the starting date and describes dimensions and decoration. The place connects the new house with the earlier account of judgment, mercy, and worship. Beauty is joined to remembered history.
Key Truth: Remember God's mercy as you prepare for worship.
Check What You Remember
1. On which mountain was the temple built? (2 Chronicles 3:1)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 3:1 (KJV).
2. In which year of Solomon's reign did building begin? (2 Chronicles 3:2)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 3:2 (KJV).
3. What figures were engraved on the walls? (2 Chronicles 3:7)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 3:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 3:8–13 — The most holy house
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The most holy place is overlaid with gold and contains two cherubim whose wings span the room. These details describe the sacred space into which the ark will be placed. The arrangement emphasizes reverence and careful preparation. The chapter records what was made without asking readers to invent a meaning for every measurement.
Key Truth: Approach sacred responsibilities with care and reverence.
Check What You Remember
1. How wide was the most holy house? (2 Chronicles 3:8)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 3:8 (KJV).
2. How many cherubim were made there? (2 Chronicles 3:10)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 3:10 (KJV).
3. In which direction did their faces look? (2 Chronicles 3:13)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 3:13 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 3:14–17 — The veil and pillars
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A richly worked veil and two named pillars complete this portion of the description. Their materials and placement show the attention given to the temple's entrances and boundaries. These concrete details help readers picture the building as described. Careful observation should precede symbolic interpretation.
Key Truth: Read the details carefully before drawing conclusions.
Check What You Remember
1. Name one color in the veil. (2 Chronicles 3:14)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 3:14 (KJV).
2. How many pillars stood before the house? (2 Chronicles 3:15)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 3:15 (KJV).
3. What was the right-hand pillar called? (2 Chronicles 3:17)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 3:17 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
1 Chronicles 21:26 — The temple site connects with David's altar and God's answer by fire.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can remembering God's mercy deepen reverence in your worship?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does the building site connect with David’s earlier preparation?
2. How do the dimensions of the main house and most holy house differ?
3. How do the cherubims’ wings span the inner space?
4. What decoration connects the vail with the most holy house’s imagery?
5. How are the two named pillars distinguished?
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