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Complete Jewish Bible
2 Chronicles 2:1
Shlomo enlisted 70,000 men who carried loads, another 80,000 men who were stonecutters in the hills and 3,600 supervising them.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Solomon decided to build a temple for the name of the Lord and a royal palace for himself,
Solomon decided to build a temple for the name of the Lord and a royal palace for himself,
Hebrew Names Version
Now Shlomo purposed to build a house for the name of the LORD, and a house for his kingdom.
Now Shlomo purposed to build a house for the name of the LORD, and a house for his kingdom.
King James Version
And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the Lord , and an house for his kingdom.
And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the Lord , and an house for his kingdom.
English Standard Version
Now Solomon purposed to build a temple for the name of the Lord , and a royal palace for himself.
Now Solomon purposed to build a temple for the name of the Lord , and a royal palace for himself.
New Century Version
Solomon decided to build a temple as a place to worship the Lord and also a palace for himself.
Solomon decided to build a temple as a place to worship the Lord and also a palace for himself.
New English Translation
Solomon ordered a temple to be built to honor the Lord , as well as a royal palace for himself.
Solomon ordered a temple to be built to honor the Lord , as well as a royal palace for himself.
Amplified Bible
Now Solomon decided to build a house (temple) for the Name of the LORD, and a royal palace for himself.
Now Solomon decided to build a house (temple) for the Name of the LORD, and a royal palace for himself.
New American Standard Bible
Now Solomon decided to build a house for the name of the LORD, and a royal palace for himself.
Now Solomon decided to build a house for the name of the LORD, and a royal palace for himself.
World English Bible
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Yahweh, and a house for his kingdom.
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Yahweh, and a house for his kingdom.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then Salomon determined to builde an house for the Name of the Lord, and an house for his kingdome.
Then Salomon determined to builde an house for the Name of the Lord, and an house for his kingdome.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then Solomon decided to build a house for the name of Yahweh and a royal palace for himself.
Then Solomon decided to build a house for the name of Yahweh and a royal palace for himself.
Berean Standard Bible
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
Contemporary English Version
Solomon decided to build a temple where the Lord would be worshiped, and also to build a palace for himself.
Solomon decided to build a temple where the Lord would be worshiped, and also to build a palace for himself.
Darby Translation
And Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
And Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
Easy-to-Read Version
Solomon planned to build a Temple to give honor to the Lord 's name. He also planned to build a palace for himself.
Solomon planned to build a Temple to give honor to the Lord 's name. He also planned to build a palace for himself.
George Lamsa Translation
AND Solomon commanded to build a temple for the name of the LORD and a house for his kingdom.
AND Solomon commanded to build a temple for the name of the LORD and a house for his kingdom.
Good News Translation
King Solomon decided to build a temple where the Lord would be worshiped, and also to build a palace for himself.
King Solomon decided to build a temple where the Lord would be worshiped, and also to build a palace for himself.
Lexham English Bible
And Solomon planned to build a house for the name of Yahweh and a royal palace for himself.
And Solomon planned to build a house for the name of Yahweh and a royal palace for himself.
Literal Translation
And Solomon said to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
And Solomon said to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Salomon thoughte to buylde an house vnto the name of the LORDE, & an house for his kyngdome:
And Salomon thoughte to buylde an house vnto the name of the LORDE, & an house for his kyngdome:
American Standard Version
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
Bible in Basic English
Now it was Solomon's purpose to put up a house for the name of the Lord and a house for himself as king.
Now it was Solomon's purpose to put up a house for the name of the Lord and a house for himself as king.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Solomon determined to buylde an house for the name of the Lord, and an house for his kingdome.
And Solomon determined to buylde an house for the name of the Lord, and an house for his kingdome.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Solomon counted out threescore and ten thousand men to bear burdens, and fourscore thousand men that were hewers in the mountains, and three thousand and six hundred to oversee them.
And Solomon counted out threescore and ten thousand men to bear burdens, and fourscore thousand men that were hewers in the mountains, and three thousand and six hundred to oversee them.
King James Version (1611)
And Solomon determined to build an house for the Name of the Lord, and an house for his kingdome.
And Solomon determined to build an house for the Name of the Lord, and an house for his kingdome.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Solomon said that he would build a house to the name of the Lord, and a house for his kingdom.
And Solomon said that he would build a house to the name of the Lord, and a house for his kingdom.
English Revised Version
Now Solomon purposed to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.
Now Solomon purposed to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe Salomon demyde to bilde an hows to the name of the Lord, and a paleis to hym silf.
Forsothe Salomon demyde to bilde an hows to the name of the Lord, and a paleis to hym silf.
Update Bible Version
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Yahweh, and a house for his kingdom.
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Yahweh, and a house for his kingdom.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Solomon determined to build a house for the name of the LORD, and a house for his kingdom.
And Solomon determined to build a house for the name of the LORD, and a house for his kingdom.
New King James Version
1 Kings 5:1-18">[xr] Then Solomon determined to build a temple for the name of the LORD, and a royal house for himself.
1 Kings 5:1-18">[xr] Then Solomon determined to build a temple for the name of the LORD, and a royal house for himself.
New Living Translation
Solomon decided to build a Temple to honor the name of the Lord , and also a royal palace for himself.
Solomon decided to build a Temple to honor the name of the Lord , and also a royal palace for himself.
New Life Bible
Solomon planned to build a house for the name of the Lord, and a king's house for himself.
Solomon planned to build a house for the name of the Lord, and a king's house for himself.
New Revised Standard
Solomon decided to build a temple for the name of the Lord , and a royal palace for himself.
Solomon decided to build a temple for the name of the Lord , and a royal palace for himself.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Then Solomon gave word to build a house for the Name of Yahweh, and a house for his kingdom.
Then Solomon gave word to build a house for the Name of Yahweh, and a house for his kingdom.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Solomon determined to build a house to the name of the Lord, and a palace for himself.
And Solomon determined to build a house to the name of the Lord, and a palace for himself.
Revised Standard Version
Now Solomon purposed to build a temple for the name of the LORD, and a royal palace for himself.
Now Solomon purposed to build a temple for the name of the LORD, and a royal palace for himself.
Young's Literal Translation
And Solomon saith to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom,
And Solomon saith to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom,
THE MESSAGE
Solomon gave orders to begin construction on the house of worship in honor of God and a palace for himself.
Solomon gave orders to begin construction on the house of worship in honor of God and a palace for himself.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now Solomon decided to build a house for the name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
Now Solomon decided to build a house for the name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
Contextual Overview
1 Shlomo enlisted 70,000 men who carried loads, another 80,000 men who were stonecutters in the hills and 3,600 supervising them. 2 Then Shlomo sent this message to Huram the king of Tzor: "[Deal with me] as you dealt with David my father when you sent him cedar logs, so that he could build himself a palace to live in. 3 Here, I am about to build a house for the name of Adonai my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before Him incense made of sweet spices; the house will also be for the continuing showbread and for the burnt offerings presented every morning and evening, on the shabbats, at every Rosh-Hodesh, and at the designated times of Adonai our God. This is a perpetual regulation for Isra'el. 4 The house I will build will be great, because our God is greater than all gods. 5 But who is equal to building him a house? Why, heaven itself, even the heaven of heavens, cannot contain him; so who am I to build him a house, except to offer sacrifices before him? 6 "Now, therefore, send me a man skilled at working with gold, silver, bronze and iron; dealing with purple, crimson, and blue dyed materials; and capable of doing all kinds of engraving. He will be with the skilled craftsmen I have with me in Y'hudah and Yerushalayim, whom David my father provided. 7 Also send me cedar, cypress and sandalwood logs from the L'vanon; for I know that your servants are skilled in cutting timber in the L'vanon. I will have my servants work together with your servants 8 to prepare me an abundant supply of timber, for the house I am about to build must be magnificent and wonderful. 9 I will give your servants, the woodcutters who cut the timber, 100,000 bushels of cracked wheat, 100,000 bushels of barley, 100,000 gallons of wine, and 100,000 gallons of olive oil." 10 Huram the king of Tzor wrote this answer and sent it to Shlomo: "Because the Lord loves his people, he has made you king over them."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
determined: 1 Kings 5:5
for the name: Deuteronomy 12:5, Deuteronomy 12:11, Deuteronomy 28:58, 1 Kings 8:18, 1 Kings 8:20, 1 Chronicles 22:10, Matthew 6:9, Matthew 6:10
an house: 1 Kings 7:1, 1 Kings 9:1
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 3:1 - the house 2 Chronicles 2:4 - build 2 Chronicles 2:12 - an house 2 Chronicles 7:11 - Solomon Acts 7:47 - General
Cross-References
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Genesis 1:10
God called the dry land Earth, the gathering together of the water he called Seas, and God saw that it was good.
God called the dry land Earth, the gathering together of the water he called Seas, and God saw that it was good.
Genesis 2:3
God blessed the seventh day and separated it as holy; because on that day God rested from all his work which he had created, so that it itself could produce.
God blessed the seventh day and separated it as holy; because on that day God rested from all his work which he had created, so that it itself could produce.
Genesis 2:4
(A: iv, S: ii) Here is the history of the heavens and the earth when they were created. On the day when Adonai , God, made earth and heaven,
(A: iv, S: ii) Here is the history of the heavens and the earth when they were created. On the day when Adonai , God, made earth and heaven,
Genesis 2:5
there was as yet no wild bush on the earth, and no wild plant had as yet sprung up; for Adonai , God, had not caused it to rain on the earth, and there was no one to cultivate the ground.
there was as yet no wild bush on the earth, and no wild plant had as yet sprung up; for Adonai , God, had not caused it to rain on the earth, and there was no one to cultivate the ground.
Genesis 2:8
Adonai , God, planted a garden toward the east, in ‘Eden, and there he put the person whom he had formed.
Adonai , God, planted a garden toward the east, in ‘Eden, and there he put the person whom he had formed.
Genesis 2:11
The name of the first is Pishon; it winds throughout the land of Havilah, where there is gold.
The name of the first is Pishon; it winds throughout the land of Havilah, where there is gold.
Genesis 2:13
The name of the second river is Gichon; it winds throughout the land of Kush.
The name of the second river is Gichon; it winds throughout the land of Kush.
Exodus 20:11
For in six days, Adonai made heaven and earth, the sea and everything in them; but on the seventh day he rested. This is why Adonai blessed the day, Shabbat, and separated it for himself.
For in six days, Adonai made heaven and earth, the sea and everything in them; but on the seventh day he rested. This is why Adonai blessed the day, Shabbat, and separated it for himself.
Exodus 31:17
It is a sign between me and the people of Isra'el forever; for in six days Adonai made heaven and earth, but on the seventh day he stopped working and rested.'"
It is a sign between me and the people of Isra'el forever; for in six days Adonai made heaven and earth, but on the seventh day he stopped working and rested.'"
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the Lord,.... For the worship and service of God, and for his honour and glory, being directed, enjoined, and encouraged to it by his father David:
and an house for his kingdom; for a royal palace for him, and his successors, first the one, and then the other; and in this order they were built.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
CHAPTER II
Solomon determines to build a temple, 1.
The number of his workmen, 2.
Sends to Huram for artificers and materials, 3-10.
Huram sends him a favourable answer, and makes an agreement
with him concerning the labour to be done, and the wages to
be paid to his men, 11-16.
The number of strangers in the land, and how employed, 17, 18.
NOTES ON CHAP. II
Verse 2 Chronicles 2:1. A house for the name of the Lord — A temple for the worship of Jehovah.
A house for his kingdom. — A royal palace for his own use as king of Israel.
