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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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New Century Version
2 Chronicles 2:1
Solomon decided to build a temple as a place to worship the Lord and also a palace for himself.
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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 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.
Complete Jewish Bible
Shlomo enlisted 70,000 men who carried loads, another 80,000 men who were stonecutters in the hills and 3,600 supervising them.
Shlomo enlisted 70,000 men who carried loads, another 80,000 men who were stonecutters in the hills and 3,600 supervising them.
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 Solomon decided to build a temple as a place to worship the Lord and also a palace for himself. 2 He chose seventy thousand men to carry loads, eighty thousand men to cut stone in the hill country, and thirty-six hundred men to direct the workers. 3 Solomon sent this message to Hiram king of the city of Tyre: "Help me as you helped my father David by sending him cedar logs so he could build himself a palace to live in. 4 I will build a temple for worshiping the Lord my God, and I will give this temple to him. There we will burn sweet-smelling spices in his presence. We will continually set out the holy bread in God's presence. And we will burn sacrifices every morning and evening, on Sabbath days and New Moons, and on the other feast days commanded by the Lord our God. This is a rule for Israel to obey forever. 5 "The temple I build will be great, because our God is greater than all gods. 6 But no one can really build a house for our God. Not even the highest of heavens can hold him. How then can I build a temple for him except as a place to burn sacrifices to him? 7 "Now send me a man skilled in working with gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and with purple, red, and blue thread. He must also know how to make engravings. He will work with my skilled craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David chose. 8 "Also send me cedar, pine, and juniper logs from Lebanon. I know your servants are experienced at cutting down the trees in Lebanon, and my servants will help them. 9 Send me a lot of wood, because the temple I am going to build will be large and wonderful. 10 I will give your servants who cut the wood one hundred twenty-five thousand bushels of wheat, one hundred twenty-five thousand bushels of barley, one hundred fifteen thousand gallons of wine, and one hundred fifteen thousand gallons of oil."
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 sky and the earth.
In the beginning God created the sky and the earth.
Genesis 1:10
God named the dry land "earth" and the water that was gathered together "seas." God saw that this was good.
God named the dry land "earth" and the water that was gathered together "seas." God saw that this was good.
Genesis 2:3
God blessed the seventh day and made it a holy day, because on that day he rested from all the work he had done in creating the world.
God blessed the seventh day and made it a holy day, because on that day he rested from all the work he had done in creating the world.
Genesis 2:4
This is the story of the creation of the sky and the earth. When the Lord God first made the earth and the sky,
This is the story of the creation of the sky and the earth. When the Lord God first made the earth and the sky,
Genesis 2:5
there were still no plants on the earth. Nothing was growing in the fields because the Lord God had not yet made it rain on the land. And there was no person to care for the ground,
there were still no plants on the earth. Nothing was growing in the fields because the Lord God had not yet made it rain on the land. And there was no person to care for the ground,
Genesis 2:8
Then the Lord God planted a garden in the east, in a place called Eden, and put the man he had formed into it.
Then the Lord God planted a garden in the east, in a place called Eden, and put the man he had formed into it.
Genesis 2:11
The first river, named Pishon, flows around the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold.
The first river, named Pishon, flows around the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold.
Genesis 2:13
The second river, named Gihon, flows around the whole land of Cush.
The second river, named Gihon, flows around the whole land of Cush.
Exodus 20:11
The reason is that in six days the Lord made everything—the sky, the earth, the sea, and everything in them. On the seventh day he rested. So the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.
The reason is that in six days the Lord made everything—the sky, the earth, the sea, and everything in them. On the seventh day he rested. So the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.
Exodus 31:17
The Sabbath day will be a sign between me and the Israelites forever, because in six days I, the Lord , made the sky and the earth. On the seventh day I did not work; I rested.'"
The Sabbath day will be a sign between me and the Israelites forever, because in six days I, the Lord , made the sky and the earth. On the seventh day I did not work; I 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.
