📖 2 Chronicles — Chapter 4 (KJV)
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2 Chronicles 4:1 Moreover he made Ran altar of brass, twenty cubits the length thereof, and twenty cubits the breadth thereof, and ten cubits the height thereof.
2 Chronicles 4:2 Also he made Ra molten sea of ten cubits Tfrom brim to brim, round in compass, and five cubits the height thereof; and a line of thirty cubits did compass it round about.
2 Chronicles 4:3 RAnd under it was the similitude of oxen, which did compass it round about: ten in a cubit, compassing the sea round about. Two rows of oxen were cast, when it was cast.
2 Chronicles 4:4 RIt stood upon twelve oxen, three looking toward the north, and three looking toward the west, and three looking toward the south, and three looking toward the east: and the sea was set above upon them, and all their hinder parts were inward.
2 Chronicles 4:5 And the thickness of it was an handbreadth, and the brim of it like the work of the brim of a cup, RTwith flowers of lilies; and it received and held three thousand baths.
2 Chronicles 4:6 He made also Rten lavers, and put five on the right hand, and five on the left, to wash in them: Tsuch things as they offered for the burnt offering they washed in them; but the sea was for the priests to wash in.
2 Chronicles 4:7 And he made Rten candlesticks of gold according to their form, and set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left.
2 Chronicles 4:8 He made also Rten tables, and placed them in the temple, five on the right side, and five on the left. And he made an hundred Tbasons of gold.
2 Chronicles 4:9 Furthermore he made the court of the priests, and the great court, and doors for the court, and overlaid the doors of them with brass.
2 Chronicles 4:10 And he set the sea on the right side of the east end, over against the south.
2 Chronicles 4:11 And Huram made Rthe pots, and the shovels, and the Tbasons. And Huram Tfinished the work that he was to make for king Solomon for the house of God;
2 Chronicles 4:12 RTo wit, the two pillars, and the pommels, and the chapiters which were on the top of the two pillars, and the two wreaths to cover the two pommels of the chapiters which were on the top of the pillars;
2 Chronicles 4:13 And Rfour hundred pomegranates on the two wreaths; two rows of pomegranates on each wreath, to cover the two pommels of the chapiters which were Tupon the pillars.
2 Chronicles 4:14 He made also bases, and Tlavers made he upon the bases;
2 Chronicles 4:15 One sea, and twelve oxen under it.
2 Chronicles 4:16 The Rpots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the LORD of Tbright brass.
2 Chronicles 4:17 In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the Tclay ground between Succoth and RZeredathah.
2 Chronicles 4:18 Thus Solomon made all these vessels in great abundance: for Rthe weight of the brass could not be found out.
2 Chronicles 4:19 And Solomon made Rall the vessels that were for the house of God, the golden altar also, and the tables whereon the shewbread was set;
2 Chronicles 4:20 Moreover Rthe candlesticks with their lamps, that they should burn after the manner before the oracle, of pure gold;
2 Chronicles 4:21 And Rthe flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, made he of gold, and that Tperfect gold;
2 Chronicles 4:22 And the Rsnuffers, and the Tbasons, and the spoons, and the censers, of pure gold: and the entry of the house, the inner doors thereof for the most holy place, and the doors of the house of the temple, were of gold.
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📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 4:1–6 — Altar and washing vessels
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The temple's bronze altar, sea, and lavers are described with their sizes and functions. The sea serves the priests' washing, while the lavers serve the preparation of offerings. The practical purposes matter: these furnishings support the prescribed worship rather than merely filling a grand building with decoration.
Key Truth: Preparation for worship includes practical obedience.
Check What You Remember
1. Of what metal was the altar made? (2 Chronicles 4:1)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 4:1 (KJV).
2. How many oxen supported the sea? (2 Chronicles 4:4)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 4:4 (KJV).
3. For whom was the sea used for washing? (2 Chronicles 4:6)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 4:6 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 4:7–18 — Furnishings and completed craftsmanship
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Gold lampstands and tables, courts, pillars, and bronze utensils form part of the completed work. Huram carries out his assigned craftsmanship, and the bronze is cast near Jordan. The abundance of materials does not erase the careful labor needed to make usable furnishings. The chapter remembers that labor by name.
Key Truth: Faithful craftsmanship can support a shared purpose.
Check What You Remember
1. How many gold candlesticks were made? (2 Chronicles 4:7)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 4:7 (KJV).
2. Who finished the work assigned to him? (2 Chronicles 4:11)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 4:11 (KJV).
3. In which plain were the bronze pieces cast? (2 Chronicles 4:17)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 4:17 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 4:19–22 — Gold vessels for service
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The closing list describes the golden altar, tables, lamps, tools, and doors. Their stated purpose is service in God's house. The passage emphasizes the quality and completeness of the work. The beauty of the furnishings should direct attention to that purpose rather than becoming an end in itself.
Key Truth: Let quality serve the purpose entrusted to the work.
Check What You Remember
1. What was set on the tables? (2 Chronicles 4:19)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 4:19 (KJV).
2. What metal was used for the candlesticks and lamps? (2 Chronicles 4:20)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 4:20 (KJV).
3. Name one utensil made of pure gold here. (2 Chronicles 4:22)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 4:22 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Exodus 30:19 — The tabernacle instructions also require washing for priestly service.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can careful preparation improve the way you carry an entrusted task?
Advanced Questions and Answers
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1. How are the sea’s supporting oxen arranged?
2. How does the use of the lavers differ from the sea?
3. What matching arrangement is given for candlesticks and tables?
4. How does the account convey the abundance of brass vessels?
5. How are the materials distinguished for service near the oracle and the entries?
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