2 Chronicles 2:1

Modern English Version

Now Solomon wanted to build a temple for the name of the Lord and a royal house for his kingship.

Cross References

1 Kings 5:15

Solomon had seventy thousand porters and eighty thousand stonecutters in the mountains,

1 Kings 5:5

So know that I plan to build a house to honor the name of the Lord my God, just as the Lord spoke to my father David, saying, ‘Your son, whom I will set on your throne after you, shall build a house to honor My name.’

1 Kings 7:1

Solomon was building his own house for thirteen years, and he finished all his house.

1 Kings 8:18

The Lord said to my father David, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for My name, you had good intentions.

1 Kings 8:20

“The Lord has fulfilled His word that He spoke, and I have been elevated to the position of my father David, to sit on the throne of Israel as the Lord promised, and have built a house for the name of the Lord God of Israel.

1 Kings 9:1

When Solomon had finished building the house of the Lord and the king’s house and all else he desired,

1 Chronicles 22:10

He will be the one to build a house for My name. He shall be a son to Me, and I will be a father to him, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’

2 Chronicles 1:17

They imported chariots from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver and a horse for one hundred and fifty pieces. Likewise, through them, these were exported to all the kings of the Hittites and kings of the Arameans.

2 Chronicles 2:12

And Hiram said, “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel who made heaven and earth and has given King David a wise son, having insight and understanding, who is building a temple for the Lord and a royal house for his kingship.

Deuteronomy 12:11

then there will be a place which the Lord your God will choose to cause His name to dwell. There you must bring all that I command you: your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, the offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which you vow to the Lord.

Deuteronomy 12:5

But you must seek only the place which the Lord your God shall choose out of all your tribes to establish His name, and there you must go.

Deuteronomy 28:58

If you are not careful to observe all the words of this law that are written in this book so that you may fear this glorious and fearful name, the Lord your God,