Category: 2 Chronicles

1 At the end of twenty years, in which Solomon had built the house of the Lord and his own house, 2 that Solomon rebuilt the cities that Hiram had given to him, and settled the people of Israel in them. 3 Solomon went to Hamath-zobah and took it. 4 He built Tadmor in the…

2 Chronicles 36:9 is about King Jehoiachin of Judah being taken captive by the king of Babylon as a consequence of his disobedience and the judgment of God upon the nation. 9 Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem. He did what was…

2 Chronicles 4:2 is about the detailed craftsmanship and symbolism in the construction of the bronze Sea (a large basin for washing) in the temple of Solomon, highlighting the significance of purity and cleansing in the worship of God. 2 And he cast a round molding, half a cubit high, around the top of it.…

2 Chronicles 5:14 is about the manifestation of God’s glory filling the temple, signifying His presence and power among His people. 14 so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the house of God. Setting the Scene for 2 Chronicles 5:14 In 2…

2 Chronicles 1:7 is about Solomon seeking wisdom from God to rule over his kingdom with righteousness and understanding. 7 In that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, “Ask what I shall give you.” Setting the Scene for 2 Chronicles 1:7 In 2 Chronicles chapter 1, we find King Solomon at the…

2 Chronicles 9:13 is about King Solomon receiving an abundance of wealth in the form of gold from the Queen of Sheba, symbolizing the fulfillment of God’s promise of wisdom and prosperity for those who seek Him. 13 Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was 666 talents of gold,…

2 Chronicles 19:20 is about King Jehoshaphat warning the people to abide by God’s laws and not to act unjustly, emphasizing the importance of seeking justice and pleasing God in all dealings. 20 Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court, Setting the…

2 Chronicles 26:16 is about King Uzziah’s pride leading him to engage in activities reserved for priests, resulting in divine punishment and a reminder of the importance of humility and following divine authority. 16 But when he was strong, he grew proud, to his destruction. For he was unfaithful to the Lord his God and…

2 Chronicles 6:7 is about King Solomon conveying that the temple he is building will be the permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing God’s presence among His people. 7 Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the Lord, the God…

2 Chronicles 1:5 is about King Solomon gathering the people of Israel to the high place at Gibeon to offer sacrifices and seek wisdom from God, demonstrating the importance of seeking divine guidance in leadership and decision-making. 5 Moreover, the bronze altar that Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, had made, was there…