2 Chronicles 2
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 36
Chapter Summary
Solomon's labors for the building of the temple. He sends to Hiram for craftsmen and trees.
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People & Context
King of Judah who undertakes to build the house for Jehovah's name and his own palace
King of Tyre who supplies cedar, craftsmen, and provisions in exchange for grain, wine, and oil
Solomon's father, who had earlier received cedars from Tyre and prepared workmen
The skilled craftsman of Tyre Hiram sends, son of a Danite woman, expert in metals, stone, and engraving
Timeline
Solomon decides to build a house for the name of Jehovah and a palace for his kingdom.
2 Chronicles 2:1Solomon numbers 153,600 aliens in Israel, assigning 70,000 as burden bearers, 80,000 as hewers, and 3,600 as overseers.
2 Chronicles 2:2, 17-18Solomon sends to Hiram king of Tyre to request cedar trees, a skilled artisan, and materials to build the temple.
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