2 Chronicles 2:1

Easy To Read Version

Solomon planned to build a temple {\cf2\super [10]} to give honor to the Lord’s name. Solomon also planned to build a king’s house for himself.

Cross References

1 Kings 5:15

Solomon also forced 80,000 men to work in the hill country. These men had the job of cutting rocks. And there were 70,000 men to carry the rocks.

1 Kings 5:5

“The Lord made a promise to my father David. The Lord said, ‘I will make your son king after you. And your son will build a temple to honor me.’ Now, I plan to build that temple to honor the Lord my God.

1 Kings 7:1

King Solomon also built a palace [56] for himself. It took 13 years to finish building Solomon’s palace.

1 Kings 8:18

But the Lord said to my father David, ‘I know that you want very much to build a temple to honor me. And this is good that you want to build my temple.

1 Kings 8:20

“So the Lord has kept the promise that he gave. I am the king now in place of David my father. Now I rule the people of Israel like the Lord promised. And I built the temple for the Lord, the God of Israel.

1 Kings 9:1

So Solomon finished building the Lord’s temple and his own palace. Solomon built all the things that he wanted to build.

1 Chronicles 22:10

Solomon will build a temple for my name. Solomon will be my son, and I will be his Father. And I will make Solomon’s kingdom strong. And someone from his family will rule Israel forever!’”

2 Chronicles 1:17

Solomon’s businessmen bought a chariot from Egypt for 600 shekels {\cf2\super [8]} of silver, and a horse for 150 shekels {\cf2\super [9]} of silver. The businessmen then sold the horses and chariots to all the kings of the Hittite people and to the kings of Aram.

2 Chronicles 2:12

Hiram also said, “Praise the Lord God of Israel! He made heaven and earth. He gave a wise son to King David. Solomon, you have wisdom and understanding. You are building a temple {\cf2\super [19]} for the Lord. You are also building a king’s house for yourself.

Deuteronomy 12:11

Then the Lord will choose a place to be his special house. The Lord will put his name there. And you must bring all the things I command you to that place. Bring your burnt offerings, your sacrifices, one tenth of your crops and animals, [75] your special gifts, any gifts you promised to the Lord, and the first animals born in your herd and flock.

Deuteronomy 12:5

The Lord your God will choose a special place among your family groups. The Lord will put his name there. That will be his special house. You must go to that place to worship him.

Deuteronomy 28:58

“You must obey all the commands and teachings that are written in this book. And you must respect the wonderful and awesome name of the Lord your God. If you don’t obey, then