2 Chronicles 8:16

New International Reader's Version

All of Solomon’s work was carried out. It started the day the foundation of the Lord’s temple was laid. It ended when the Lord’s temple was finished.

Cross References

1 Kings 5:18

The skilled workers of Solomon and Hiram cut and prepared the logs and stones. They would later be used in building the temple. Workers from Byblos also helped.

1 Kings 6:37

The foundation of the Lord’s temple was laid in Solomon’s fourth year. It was in the month of Ziv.

1 Kings 6:38

The temple was finished in his 11th year. It was in the month of Bul. That was the eighth month. Everything was finished just as the plans required. Solomon had spent seven years building the temple.

1 Kings 6:7

All the stones used for building the temple were shaped where they were cut. So hammers, chisels and other iron tools couldn’t be heard where the temple was being built.

2 Chronicles 8:15

The king’s commands were followed completely. They applied to the priests and Levites. They also applied to the temple treasure.

2 Chronicles 8:17

Solomon went to Ezion Geber and Elath on the coast of Edom.