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This is a lasting ordinance for Israel. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> I am about to build a Temple to honor the name of the LORD my God. It will be a place set apart to burn fragrant incense before him, to display the special sacrificial bread, and to sacrifice burnt offerings each morning and evening, on the Sabbaths, at new moon celebrations, and at the other appointed festivals of the LORD our God. He has commanded Israel to do these things forever. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of the LORD my God and dedicate it to him for the burning of incense of sweet spices before him, and for the regular arrangement of the showbread, and for burnt offerings morning and evening, on the Sabbaths and the new moons and the appointed feasts of the LORD our God, as ordained forever for Israel. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Behold, I am building a temple for the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to Him, to burn before Him sweet incense, for the continual showbread, for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the Sabbaths, on the New Moons, and on the set feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance forever to Israel. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of the LORD my God, dedicating it to Him, to burn fragrant incense before Him and to set out the showbread continually, and to offer burnt offerings morning and evening, on Sabbaths, on new moons, and on the appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is to be done in Israel forever. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of the LORD my God, dedicating it to Him, to burn fragrant incense before Him and to set out the showbread continually, and to offer burnt offerings morning and evening, on sabbaths and on new moons and on the appointed feasts of the LORD our God, this being required forever in Israel. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of the LORD my God, dedicating it to Him, to burn fragrant incense before Him, and to set out the showbread continually, and to offer burnt offerings morning and evening, on sabbaths and on new moons and on the appointed feasts of the LORD our God, this being required forever in Israel. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of Yahweh my God, setting it apart to Him as holy, to burn fragrant incense before Him and to set out the showbread continually, and to offer burnt offerings morning and evening, on sabbaths and on new moons and on the appointed feasts of Yahweh our God, this being required forever in Israel. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Observe, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, dedicated to Him, to burn fragrant incense [of sweet spices] before Him, to set out the showbread continually, and to offer burnt offerings morning and evening, on Sabbaths, New Moons, and on the festivals of the LORD our God, as ordained forever in Israel. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now I am building a temple for the name of the LORD my God in order to dedicate it to him for burning fragrant incense before him, for displaying the rows of the Bread of the Presence continuously, and for sacrificing burnt offerings for the morning and the evening, the Sabbaths and the New Moons, and the appointed festivals of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel permanently. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now I am building a temple for the name of Yahweh my God in order to dedicate it to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the rows of the bread of the Presence continuously, and for sacrificing burnt offerings for the morning and the evening, the Sabbaths and the New Moons, and the appointed festivals of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of Jehovah my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him incense of sweet spices, and for the continual showbread, and for the burnt-offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the set feasts of Jehovah our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I am building a temple where the LORD my God will be worshiped. Sweet-smelling incense will be burned there, and sacred bread will be offered to him. Worshipers will offer sacrifices to the LORD every morning and evening, every Sabbath, and on the first day of each month, as well as during all our religious festivals. These things will be done for all time, just as the LORD has commanded. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> Behold, I build an house for the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him incense of sweet spices, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the set feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel; <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I want to build the temple for the name of the LORD my God. I want to dedicate it to him, burn sweet-smelling incense in his presence, and have rows of bread there continually. I want to [sacrifice] burnt offerings every morning and evening, on weekly worship days, New Moon Festivals, and during the annual festivals appointed by the LORD our God. ( [These festivals] are always to be celebrated by Israel.) <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> I am building a temple to honor the LORD my God. It will be a holy place where my people and I will worship him by burning incense of fragrant spices, where we will present offerings of sacred bread to him continuously, and where we will offer burnt offerings every morning and evening, as well as on Sabbaths, New Moon Festivals, and other holy days honoring the LORD our God. He has commanded Israel to do this forever. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Look, I'm building a temple dedicated to the name of the LORD my God, to his glory, so we can burn fragrant incense in his presence, display rows of the bread of his presence continuously, and make burnt offerings in the morning, evening, on Sabbath days, during New Moon festivals, and during appointed festivals scheduled by the LORD our God. This is mandated forever in Israel. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Look, I am ready to build a temple to honor the LORD my God and to dedicate it to him in order to burn fragrant incense before him, to set out the bread that is regularly displayed, and to offer burnt sacrifices each morning and evening, and on Sabbaths, new moon festivals, and at other times appointed by the LORD our God. This is something Israel must do on a permanent basis. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Look, I am about to build a house for the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him incense of sweet spices, and for the continual show bread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the Sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the set feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance forever to Israel. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Behold, I build a house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual show-bread, and for the burnt-offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of Yahweh my God, to dedicate it to him, to burn before him incense of sweet spices, for the continual show bread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the Sabbaths, on the new moons, and on the set feasts of Yahweh our God. This is an ordinance forever to Israel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> behold, I am building a house for the Name of my God YHWH, to sanctify [it] to Him, to make incense before Him, incense of spices, and a continual arrangement, and burnt-offerings at morning and at evening, at Sabbaths, and at new moons, and at appointed times of our God YHWH; this [is] on Israel for all time. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> lo, I am building a house to the name of Jehovah my God, to sanctify it to Him, to make perfume before Him, perfume of spices, and a continual arrangement, and burnt-offerings at morning and at evening, at sabbaths, and at new moons, and at appointed seasons of Jehovah our God; to the age this is on Israel. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Behold, I build a house to the name of Jehovah my God, to consecrate to him, to burn incense before him, incense of spices, and the arrangement always, and the burnt-offerings for morning and for evening, for the Sabbaths and for the new moons, and for the appointments of Jehovah our God. Forever this upon Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> So do with me that I may build a house to the name of the Lord my God, to dedicate it to burn incense before him, and to perfume with aromatical spices, and for the continual setting forth of bread, and for the holocausts, morning and evening, and on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and the solemnities of the Lord our God for ever, which are commanded for Israel. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> do so also for me, so that I may build a house to the name of the Lord my God, so that I may consecrate it for the burning of incense before him, and for the smoke of aromatics, and for the perpetual bread of the presence, and for the holocausts, in morning and in evening, as well as on the Sabbaths and new moons and solemnities of the Lord our God forever, which have been commanded to Israel. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/2.htm">New American Bible</a> now I am going to build a house for the name of the LORD, my God, and to consecrate it to him, for the burning of fragrant incense in his presence, for the perpetual display of the showbread, for burnt offerings morning and evening, and for the sabbaths, new moons, and festivals of the LORD, our God: such is Israel’s perpetual obligation. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I am now about to build a house for the name of the LORD my God and dedicate it to him for offering fragrant incense before him, and for the regular offering of the rows of bread, and for burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths and the new moons and the appointed festivals of the LORD our God, as ordained forever for Israel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Behold, I am building a house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him and to burn before him sweet incense and to light a lamp continually and to offer burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths and on the new moons and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Even now I am building a house for the name of LORD JEHOVAH my God, to hallow it and to bring before him censers of sweet incense and to light a lamp constantly, and to bring sacrifices at dawn and in the evening, and on the Sabbaths in the first of the month, and at the feasts of LORD JEHOVAH our God for eternity; this they decreed for all Israel.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to Him, and to burn before Him incense of sweet spices, and for the continual showbread, and for the burnt-offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the appointed seasons of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> behold, I also his son am building a house to the name of the Lord my God, to consecrate it to him, to burn incense before him, and to offer shewbread continually, and to offer up whole-burnt-offerings continually morning and evening, and on the sabbaths, and at the new moons, and at the feasts of the Lord our God: this is a perpetual statute for Israel. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=226" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Preparations for the Temple</a> …3Then Solomon sent word to Hiram king of Tyre: “Do for me as you did for my father David when you sent him cedars to build himself a house to live in. 4<a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">Behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: ḇō·w·neh- (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">I am about to build</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ba·yiṯ (N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">a house</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: lə·šêm (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">for the Name</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hāy (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">my God</a> <a href="/hebrew/6942.htm" title="6942: lə·haq·dîš (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To be set apart or consecrated. A primitive root; to be clean.">to dedicate</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/6999.htm" title="6999: lə·haq·ṭîr (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To make sacrifices smoke. A primitive root; to smoke, i.e. Turn into fragrance by fire.">for burning</a> <a href="/hebrew/5561.htm" title="5561: sam·mîm (N-mp) -- Spice (used in incense). From an unused root meaning to smell sweet; an aroma.">fragrant</a> <a href="/hebrew/7004.htm" title="7004: qə·ṭō·reṯ- (N-fsc) -- Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense. From qatar; a fumigation.">incense</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4635.htm" title="4635: ū·ma·‘ă·re·ḵeṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- A row, line. From arak; an arrangement, i.e. a pile.">for displaying the showbread</a> <a href="/hebrew/8548.htm" title="8548: tā·mîḏ (Adv) -- From an unused root meaning to stretch; properly, continuance; but used only constant; ellipt. The regular sacrifice.">continuously,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5930.htm" title="5930: wə·‘ō·lō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-fp) -- Whole burnt offering. Or mowlah; feminine active participle of alah; a step or; usually a holocaust.">and for making burnt offerings</a> <a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: lab·bō·qer (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">every morning</a> <a href="/hebrew/6153.htm" title="6153: wə·lā·‘e·reḇ (Conj-w, Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Evening. From arab; dusk.">and evening</a> <a href="/hebrew/7676.htm" title="7676: laš·šab·bā·ṯō·wṯ (Prep-l, Art:: N-cp) -- Sabbath. Intensive from shabath; intermission, i.e the Sabbath.">as well as on the Sabbaths,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: wə·le·ḥo·ḏā·šîm (Conj-w, Prep-l, Art:: N-mp) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month.">New Moons,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: ū·lə·mō·w·‘ă·ḏê (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">and appointed feasts</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">our God.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: zōṯ (Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">This</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">is ordained for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel forever.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. "></a> 5The house that I am building will be great, for our God is greater than all gods.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/5-5.htm">1 Kings 5:5</a> So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’ <a href="/exodus/25-8.htm">Exodus 25:8-9</a> And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. / You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you. <a href="/1_kings/8-29.htm">1 Kings 8:29</a> May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. <a href="/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">1 Chronicles 22:19</a> Now set your heart and soul to seek the LORD your God. Begin building the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy articles of God into the temple that will be built for the Name of the LORD.” <a href="/1_kings/9-3.htm">1 Kings 9:3</a> And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. <a href="/exodus/29-38.htm">Exodus 29:38-42</a> This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. / With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. ... <a href="/1_kings/6-12.htm">1 Kings 6:12-13</a> “As for this temple you are building, if you walk in My statutes, carry out My ordinances, and keep all My commandments by walking in them, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David. / And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.” <a href="/1_chronicles/28-10.htm">1 Chronicles 28:10</a> Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.” <a href="/leviticus/23-4.htm">Leviticus 23:4-44</a> These are the LORD’s appointed feasts, the sacred assemblies you are to proclaim at their appointed times. / The Passover to the LORD begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. / On the fifteenth day of the same month begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread. ... <a href="/1_kings/8-20.htm">1 Kings 8:20-21</a> Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. / And there I have provided a place for the ark, which contains the covenant of the LORD that He made with our fathers when He brought them out of the land of Egypt.” <a href="/2_chronicles/6-4.htm">2 Chronicles 6:4-6</a> and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying, / ‘Since the day I brought My people out of the land of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there, nor have I chosen anyone to be ruler over My people Israel. / But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ <a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">1 Chronicles 29:1</a> Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-12.htm">2 Chronicles 7:12-16</a> the LORD appeared to him at night and said to him: “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice. / If I close the sky so there is no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send a plague among My people, / and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. ... <a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">1 Kings 8:27-30</a> But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. / Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You today. / May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. ... <a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Hebrews 9:1-10</a> Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual show bread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel.build<a href="/2_chronicles/2-1.htm">2 Chronicles 2:1</a> And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.<a href="/1_kings/8-18.htm">1 Kings 8:18</a> And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.to dedicate<a href="/1_kings/8-63.htm">1 Kings 8:63</a> And Solomon offered a sacrifice of peace offerings, which he offered unto the LORD, two and twenty thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the children of Israel dedicated the house of the LORD.to burn<a href="/exodus/30-7.htm">Exodus 30:7</a> And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn incense upon it.sweet incense [heb] incense of spices <a href="/exodus/25-30.htm">Exodus 25:30</a> And thou shalt set upon the table shewbread before me alway.<a href="/leviticus/24-5.htm">Leviticus 24:5-9</a> And thou shalt take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes thereof: two tenth deals shall be in one cake… the burnt<a href="/exodus/29-38.htm">Exodus 29:38-42</a> Now this is that which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually… <a href="/numbers/28-3.htm">Numbers 28:3,4,9-11</a> And thou shalt say unto them, This is the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, for a continual burnt offering… the solemn feasts<a href="/leviticus/23-1.htm">Leviticus 23:1-17</a> And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, … <a href="/numbers/28-1.htm">Numbers 28:1-29:40</a> And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/28-16.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">Build</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-6.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-30.htm">Continual</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">Dedicate</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-30.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-31.htm">Feasts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-18.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-18.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-31.htm">Moons</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-30.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-31.htm">New</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-6.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-19.htm">Ordinance</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-31.htm">Sabbaths</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-16.htm">Show</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-16.htm">Show-Bread</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-30.htm">Spices</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-3.htm">Sweet</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/4-19.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-5.htm">Build</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-6.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-6.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-15.htm">Continual</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-5.htm">Dedicate</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-11.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-13.htm">Feasts</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-5.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-6.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-13.htm">Moons</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-11.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-13.htm">New</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-6.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-7.htm">Ordinance</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-13.htm">Sabbaths</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-19.htm">Show</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-19.htm">Show-Bread</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Spices</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-11.htm">Sweet</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 2</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/2-1.htm">Solomon's laborers for the building of the temple</a> 3. <a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">His ambassage to Huram for workmen and provisions</a> 11. <a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">Huram sends him a kind answer</a> 17</div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "house" refers to the Temple, which would replace the Tabernacle as the dwelling place of God's presence. The "Name of the LORD" signifies God's authority and character, emphasizing that the Temple is dedicated to Him alone. This construction fulfills the promise made to David in <a href="/1_chronicles/17-11.htm">1 Chronicles 17:11-12</a>, where God assures David that his son will build a house for His Name.to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him The burning of incense symbolizes prayers ascending to God, as seen in <a href="/psalms/141-2.htm">Psalm 141:2</a> and <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a>. Incense was a significant part of the Temple rituals, representing the people's worship and intercession. The use of "fragrant" indicates the pleasing nature of sincere worship to God. The altar of incense was placed in the Holy Place, just before the veil leading to the Holy of Holies, signifying the closeness of prayer to God's presence.for displaying the showbread continuously The showbread, also known as the "bread of the Presence," consisted of twelve loaves representing the twelve tribes of Israel, placed on a table in the Holy Place. This continuous display signifies God's provision and sustenance for His people, as well as their covenant relationship with Him. The showbread is a type of Christ, who is the "Bread of Life" (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>), providing spiritual nourishment to believers.and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening Burnt offerings were a central aspect of Israelite worship, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. The daily offerings, as prescribed in <a href="/exodus/29-38.htm">Exodus 29:38-42</a>, demonstrate the need for continual atonement and the people's ongoing relationship with God. These offerings foreshadow the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself once for all (<a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">Hebrews 10:10</a>).as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God These specific times of worship highlight the rhythm of Israel's religious calendar, which included weekly Sabbaths, monthly New Moon celebrations, and annual feasts such as Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. Each occasion provided an opportunity for communal worship and remembrance of God's acts in history. The feasts often pointed to future fulfillment in Christ, such as Passover prefiguring His sacrificial death (<a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm">1 Corinthians 5:7</a>).This is ordained for Israel forever The phrase underscores the perpetual nature of these commands, reflecting God's unchanging covenant with Israel. While the physical Temple and its rituals were specific to the Old Covenant, they find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ and the New Covenant. The eternal principles of worship, atonement, and God's presence continue through the Church, the spiritual temple (<a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a>), and the believer's life in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The king of Israel who is speaking in this verse. He is preparing to build the temple in Jerusalem, a task that his father David had desired but was not permitted to complete. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The house Solomon intends to build for the Name of the LORD. It is a central place of worship for the Israelites and a symbol of God's presence among His people. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The God of Israel, to whom the temple is dedicated. The use of "the Name of the LORD" signifies the reverence and holiness associated with God's presence. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God, for whom the temple and its ordinances are established as a perpetual covenant. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the temple is to be built, serving as the spiritual and political center of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship.htm">The Importance of Worship</a> Solomon's dedication to building the temple underscores the centrality of worship in the life of God's people. Worship is not just a ritual but a way to honor and commune with God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_everlasting_ordinance.htm">God's Everlasting Ordinance</a> The temple practices are described as an "everlasting ordinance," highlighting the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel. This calls us to consider the eternal aspects of our faith and commitment to God. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_dedication.htm">Preparation and Dedication</a> Solomon's careful preparation for the temple teaches us the value of dedicating our best efforts and resources to God's service. Our lives should reflect a similar dedication to God's purposes. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_temple.htm">Symbolism of the Temple</a> The temple symbolizes God's presence among His people. In the New Testament, believers are described as the temple of the Holy Spirit, reminding us of the personal and communal aspects of God's presence today. <a href="/topical/c/continuity_and_fulfillment.htm">Continuity and Fulfillment</a> The practices in the temple point forward to their fulfillment in Christ, who is the ultimate sacrifice and mediator. This encourages us to see the Old Testament as foundational to understanding the New Testament.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 2</a> <a href="/q/how_can_a_temple_contain_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:4, how can a temple truly contain God if other passages assert He cannot be confined? </a> <a href="/q/is_there_evidence_of_showbread_practices.htm">Is there any archaeological evidence that showbread was baked and replaced exactly as commanded (Leviticus 24:5–9)? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_a_full_moon.htm">What does the Bible mention about a full moon?</a> <a href="/q/what_evidence_confirms_numbers_28_sacrifices.htm">What historical or archaeological evidence confirms these extensive sacrifices ever took place as stated in Numbers 28?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) I build.--Am about to build (boneh).To the name of the Lord.--<a href="/1_kings/3-2.htm" title="Only the people sacrificed in high places, because there was no house built to the name of the LORD, until those days.">1Kings 3:2</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/16-35.htm" title="And say you, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise.">1Chronicles 16:35</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/22-7.htm" title="And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house to the name of the LORD my God:">1Chronicles 22:7</a>.To dedicate.--Or, consecrate. (Comp. <a href="/leviticus/27-14.htm" title="And when a man shall sanctify his house to be holy to the LORD, then the priest shall estimate it, whether it be good or bad: as the priest shall estimate it, so shall it stand.">Leviticus 27:14</a>; <a href="/1_kings/9-3.htm" title="And the LORD said to him, I have heard your prayer and your supplication, that you have made before me: I have hallowed this house, which you have built, to put my name there for ever; and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.">1Kings 9:3</a>; <a href="/1_kings/9-7.htm" title="Then will I cut off Israel out of the land which I have given them; and this house, which I have hallowed for my name, will I cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a proverb and a byword among all people:">1Kings 9:7</a>.) The italicised and should be omitted, as the following words define the purpose of the dedication, viz., for burning before him, &c. Comp. Vulgate: "Ut consecrem eam ad adolendum incensum coram illo." (See <a href="/exodus/25-6.htm" title="Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense,">Exodus 25:6</a>; <a href="/context/exodus/30-7.htm" title="And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he dresses the lamps, he shall burn incense on it.">Exodus 30:7-8</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - In the nine headings contained in this verse we may consider that the leading religious observances and services of the nation are summarized. To dedicate it. The more frequent rendering of the Hebrew word here used is "to hallow," Or "to sanctify." (1) Sweet incense (see <a href="/exodus/30-1.htm">Exodus 30:1, 6-9, 34-38</a>; <a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">Exodus 37:25-29</a>; <a href="/psalms/141-2.htm">Psalm 141:2</a>; <a href="/revelation/5-8.htm">Revelation 5:8</a>; <a href="/revelation/6-9.htm">Revelation 6:9</a>; <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-5</a>). This sweet incense, compounded of the four ingredients stacte, onycha, galbanum, pure frankincense, was to be burnt morning and evening, at the time of the morning and evening sacrifices on the altar made of shittim wood, overlaid with gold, which stood in the holy place facing the ark. with the table of shewbread on the one hand, and the golden candlestick on the other. While the act of atonement was set forth by the offering of the victim on the brazen altar in the outer court, the ascending, acceptable, and accepted prayer and aspiration of the congregation were expressed by the sweet incense-burning. (2) The continual shew-bread (מַעֲרֶכֶת תָּמִיד). The elementary meaning of the word here rendered "shewbread" is "a ranging in order," whether the "order" might be, e.g., that of an army in battle array (<a href="/1_samuel/4-16.htm">1 Samuel 4:16</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/17-8.htm">1 Samuel 17:8</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/22-48.htm">2 Samuel 22:48</a>), or of the lamps of the holy candlestick (<a href="/exodus/39-37.htm">Exodus 39:37</a>), or of pilings of wood to be burnt on the altar (<a href="/judges/6-26.htm">Judges 6:26</a>), or of cakes of bread, as presumably 'here and in some parallel passages (<a href="/leviticus/24-6.htm">Leviticus 24:6</a>). For the table which was to carry these cakes, see <a href="/exodus/25-23.htm">Exodus 25:23-30</a>; <a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">Exodus 37:10-16</a>; the last verse of the former passage speaking of the shewbread under the name לֶחֶם פָנִים. (For the position of the table, see <a href="/exodus/26-35.htm">Exodus 26:35</a>.) The word employed in the text is first used to express the piles of cakes, called in our Authorized Version shewbread in <a href="/leviticus/24-6.htm">Leviticus 24:6, 7</a>; then <a href="/1_chronicles/9-32.htm">1 Chronicles 9:32</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/23-29.htm">1 Chronicles 23:29</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/28-16.htm">1 Chronicles 28:16</a>; as also again in <a href="/2_chronicles/13-11.htm">2 Chronicles 13:11</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/29-18.htm">2 Chronicles 29:18</a>; and in <a href="/nehemiah/10-33.htm">Nehemiah 10:33</a>. Where in these passages the word לֶחֶם is not expressed, that it is understood may be gathered from the other passages (<a href="/numbers/4-7.htm">Numbers 4:7</a>). The bread consisted of twelve large cakes of unleavened dough (<a href="/leviticus/24-5.htm">Leviticus 24:5-9</a>), ranged in two heaps, and with a golden cup of frankincense (<a href="/leviticus/24-7.htm">Leviticus 24:7</a>) to each pile. When on every seventh day new cakes were substituted, the old ones belonged to the priests (<a href="/leviticus/24-8.htm">Leviticus 24:8, 9</a>; <a href="/leviticus/8-31.htm">Leviticus 8:31</a>; <a href="/matthew/12-4.htm">Matthew 12:4</a>; <a href="/exodus/29-33.htm">Exodus 29:33, 34</a>). The twelve cakes pointed to the twelve tribes. Their size may be judged from the statement that each cake contained two tenth deals, i.e. two-tenths of an ephah, equal to about six pounds and a quarter. The exact significance of this bread is not stated in Scripture. Part of it lay plainly in the twelve cakes, part, perhaps, in their becoming priest's food, found by the people (<a href="/leviticus/24-8.htm">Leviticus 24:8</a>), after having been presented seven days before the Lord. Much that is interesting but not finally satisfactory on the question may be found in the article "Shewbread" in Dr. Smith's 'Bible Dictionary,' 3:1271. Our Authorized Version "shewbread' comes from Luther's Schaubrode. Wickliffe, after the Vulgate panes propositionis, designates it "the loaves of proposition." The New Testament has, in <a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2</a>, ἡ προθέσις τῶν ἄρτῶν; as also in the Gospels (<a href="/matthew/12-4.htm">Matthew 12:4</a>; <a href="/luke/6-4.htm">Luke 6:4</a>); while the Septuagint has ἄρτοι ἐνώπιοι (<a href="/exodus/25-30.htm">Exodus 25:30</a>), and ἄρτοι τῆς προσφορᾶς (<a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">1 Kings 7:48</a>). The question really turns on the significance of the designation of <a href="/exodus/25-30.htm">Exodus 25:30</a> (לֶחֶם פָּנִים). (3) The burnt offerings morning and evening. A succinct statement of these offerings, constituting the "daily offering," is given in <a href="/numbers/28-3.htm">Numbers 28:3-8</a>, according to its original institution (<a href="/exodus/29-38.htm">Exodus 29:38-42</a>), except in the added mention of the "strong wine," or strong drink, spoken of in the latter part of ver. 7, which had probably originated as an incident of the wilderness-journey. The morning and evening offering were alike, viz. a lamb, a meal offering consisting of a tenth of an ephah of flour, mixed with the fourth part of a bin of beaten oil, and a drink offering consisting of the fourth part of a bin of "wine," or of "strong drink." . . . <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Behold, הִנֵּה֩ (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! I am about to build בֽוֹנֶה־ (ḇō·w·neh-) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build a house בַּ֜יִת (ba·yiṯ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house for the Name לְשֵׁ֣ם ׀ (lə·šêm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name of the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH my God אֱלֹהָ֗י (’ĕ·lō·hāy) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative to dedicate לְהַקְדִּ֣ישׁ (lə·haq·dîš) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6942.htm">Strong's 6942: </a> To be set apart or consecrated to Him ל֡וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> for burning לְהַקְטִ֣יר (lə·haq·ṭîr) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6999.htm">Strong's 6999: </a> To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire fragrant סַמִּים֩ (sam·mîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5561.htm">Strong's 5561: </a> Spice (used in incense) incense קְטֹֽרֶת־ (qə·ṭō·reṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7004.htm">Strong's 7004: </a> Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense before Him, לְפָנָ֣יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face for displaying the showbread וּמַעֲרֶ֨כֶת (ū·ma·‘ă·re·ḵeṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4635.htm">Strong's 4635: </a> An arrangement, a pile continuously, תָּמִ֤יד (tā·mîḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8548.htm">Strong's 8548: </a> Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice and for making burnt offerings וְעֹלוֹת֙ (wə·‘ō·lō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5930.htm">Strong's 5930: </a> Whole burnt offering every morning לַבֹּ֣קֶר (lab·bō·qer) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> Dawn, morning and evening וְלָעֶ֔רֶב (wə·lā·‘e·reḇ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6153.htm">Strong's 6153: </a> Evening as well as on the Sabbaths, לַשַּׁבָּתוֹת֙ (laš·šab·bā·ṯō·wṯ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7676.htm">Strong's 7676: </a> Intermission, the Sabbath New Moons, וְלֶ֣חֳדָשִׁ֔ים (wə·le·ḥo·ḏā·šîm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2320.htm">Strong's 2320: </a> The new moon, a month and appointed feasts וּֽלְמוֹעֲדֵ֖י (ū·lə·mō·w·‘ă·ḏê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> Appointed time, place, or meeting of the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH our God. אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative This זֹ֥את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, is ordained for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Israel forever. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">2 Chronicles 2:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">2 Chronicles 2:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">2 Chronicles 2:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">2 Chronicles 2:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">2 Chronicles 2:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">2 Chronicles 2:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">2 Chronicles 2:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">2 Chronicles 2:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">2 Chronicles 2:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">2 Chronicles 2:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 2:4 Behold I am about to build (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 2:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 2:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 2:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 2:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>