📖 2 Chronicles — Chapter 2 (KJV)
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2 Chronicles 2:1 And Solomon Rdetermined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.
2 Chronicles 2:2 And Solomon Rtold out threescore and ten thousand men to bear burdens, and fourscore thousand to hew in the mountain, and three thousand and six hundred to oversee them.
2 Chronicles 2:3 And Solomon sent to RTHuram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me.
2 Chronicles 2:4 Behold, I Rbuild an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him Tsweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel.
2 Chronicles 2:5 And the house which I build is great: for Rgreat is our God above all gods.
2 Chronicles 2:6 RBut who Tis able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?
2 Chronicles 2:7 Send me now therefore a man cunning to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and blue, and that can skill Tto grave with the cunning men that are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, Rwhom David my father did provide.
2 Chronicles 2:8 RSend me also cedar trees, fir trees, and Talgum trees, out of Lebanon: for I know that thy servants can skill to cut timber in Lebanon; and, behold, my servants shall be with thy servants,
2 Chronicles 2:9 Even to prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I am about to build shall be RTwonderful great.
2 Chronicles 2:10 And, behold, RI will give to thy servants, the hewers that cut timber, twenty thousand measures of beaten wheat, and twenty thousand measures of barley, and twenty thousand baths of wine, and twenty thousand baths of oil.
2 Chronicles 2:11 Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, RBecause the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.
2 Chronicles 2:12 RHuram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, Tendued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.
2 Chronicles 2:13 And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, Rof Huram my father’s,
2 Chronicles 2:14 RThe son of a woman of the daughters of Dan, and his father was a man of Tyre, skilful to work in gold, and in silver, in brass, in iron, in stone, and in timber, in purple, in blue, and in fine linen, and in crimson; also to grave any manner of graving, and to find out every device which shall be put to him, with thy cunning men, and with the cunning men of my lord David thy father.
2 Chronicles 2:15 Now therefore the wheat, and the barley, the oil, and the wine, Rwhich my lord hath spoken of, let him send unto his servants:
2 Chronicles 2:16 And Rwe will cut wood out of Lebanon, Tas much as thou shalt need: and we will bring it to thee in floats by sea to TJoppa; and thou shalt carry it up to Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 2:17 And Solomon numbered all Tthe strangers that were in the land of Israel, Rafter the numbering wherewith David his father had numbered them; and they were found an hundred and fifty thousand and three thousand and six hundred.
2 Chronicles 2:18 And he set threescore and ten thousand of them to be bearers of burdens, and fourscore thousand to be hewers in the mountain, and three thousand and six hundred overseers to set the people a work.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 2:1–6 — A house for the LORD's name
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Solomon determines to build the temple and explains its worship purpose to Huram. He acknowledges that even the highest heavens cannot contain God. The house will be a place for the commanded offerings, not a container limiting the Creator. Magnificent construction must remain joined to humility about God's greatness.
Key Truth: God is greater than any building made for worship.
Check What You Remember
1. Which king did Solomon ask for help? (2 Chronicles 2:3)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 2:3 (KJV).
2. For whose name was the house being built? (2 Chronicles 2:4)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 2:4 (KJV).
3. Can the heaven of heavens contain God? (2 Chronicles 2:6)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 2:6 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 2:7–12 — Materials and skilled help
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Solomon asks for a skilled worker and timber from Lebanon, offering provisions for the workers. Huram's answer praises the LORD as maker of heaven and earth and acknowledges Solomon's wisdom. The exchange shows the practical cooperation needed for the great undertaking and the importance of skill alongside intention.
Key Truth: Good intentions need practical preparation and skilled help.
Check What You Remember
1. From which region was timber requested? (2 Chronicles 2:8)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 2:8 (KJV).
2. Name one provision promised to the workers. (2 Chronicles 2:10)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 2:10 (KJV).
3. Who does Huram say made heaven and earth? (2 Chronicles 2:12)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 2:12 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 2:13–18 — Workers and transport arranged
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Huram sends a versatile craftsman, and the timber will come by sea to Joppa before being carried to Jerusalem. Solomon organizes a large workforce of resident strangers. The account records labor and logistics behind the temple's beauty. Careful reading should remember the workers themselves, not only the completed structure.
Key Truth: Remember the people whose labor makes a project possible.
Check What You Remember
1. From which tribe was the craftsman's mother? (2 Chronicles 2:14)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 2:14 (KJV).
2. At which port would the timber arrive? (2 Chronicles 2:16)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 2:16 (KJV).
3. How many overseers were appointed? (2 Chronicles 2:18)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 2:18 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Acts 17:24 — Paul likewise declares that the Creator is not confined to temples made with hands.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can you honor God while also respecting the people doing practical work?
Advanced Questions and Answers
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1. How does Solomon reconcile a great house with God’s greatness?
2. How will the two groups cooperate in obtaining timber?
3. What link does Huram make between Solomon’s kingship and Israel?
4. How does the craftsman’s range of skills fit the project?
5. What sequence is planned for transporting the wood?
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