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He stood on the platform and then knelt down before the whole assembly of Israel and spread out his hands toward heaven. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> Now Solomon had made a bronze platform 7 1 / 2 feet long, 7 1 / 2 feet wide, and 4 1 / 2 feet high and had placed it at the center of the Temple’s outer courtyard. He stood on the platform, and then he knelt in front of the entire community of Israel and lifted his hands toward heaven. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high, and had set it in the court, and he stood on it. Then he knelt on his knees in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands toward heaven, <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high and had placed it in the middle of the courtyard. He stood on it, knelt down before the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/6.htm">King James Bible</a> For Solomon had made a brasen scaffold, of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court: and upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven, <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/6.htm">New King James Version</a> (for Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court; and he stood on it, knelt down on his knees before all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands toward heaven); <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For Solomon had made a bronze platform, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the courtyard; and he stood on it, knelt on his knees in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and spread out his hands toward heaven. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now Solomon had made a bronze platform, five cubits long, five cubits wide and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court; and he stood on it, knelt on his knees in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and spread out his hands toward heaven. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now Solomon had made a bronze platform, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court; and he stood on it, knelt on his knees in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands toward heaven. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now Solomon had made a bronze platform, five cubits long, five cubits wide and three cubits high, and had put it in the midst of the court; and he stood on it, knelt on his knees in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands toward heaven. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For Solomon had made a bronze platform, five cubits square and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the courtyard; and he stood on it, and he knelt down on his knees in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and spread out his hands toward heaven, <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For Solomon had made a bronze platform 7 1 /2 feet long, 7 1 /2 feet wide, and 4 1 /2 feet high and put it in the court. He stood on it, knelt down in front of the entire congregation of Israel, and spread out his hands toward heaven. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For Solomon had made a bronze platform 7 1/2 feet long, 7 1/2 feet wide, and 4 1/2 feet high and put it in the court. He stood on it, knelt down in front of the entire congregation of Israel, and spread out his hands toward heaven. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> (for Solomon had made a brazen scaffold, five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court; and upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven); <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> (for Solomon had made a brasen scaffold, of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court; and upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:) <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> (Solomon had made a bronze platform 7 1/2 feet long, 7 1/2 feet wide, and 4 1/2 feet high. He put it in the middle of the courtyard. He stood on the platform, knelt in front of the entire assembly, and stretched out his hands toward heaven.) <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Solomon had made a bronze platform and put it in the middle of the courtyard. It was eight feet square and five feet high. He mounted this platform, knelt down where everyone could see him, and raised his hands toward heaven.) <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> Solomon had a bronze platform constructed five cubits square and three cubits high. He had it erected in the middle of the courtyard, and stood on it. Then he knelt down on his knees in front of the entire congregation of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high and had placed it in the middle of the courtyard. He stood on it, knelt down before the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, <a href="/net/2_chronicles/6.htm">NET Bible</a> Solomon had made a bronze platform and had placed it in the middle of the enclosure. It was seven and one-half feet long, seven and one-half feet wide, and four and one-half feet high. He stood on it and then got down on his knees in front of the entire assembly of Israel. He spread out his hands toward the sky, <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> (for Solomon had made a bronze scaffold, eight feet and seven inches long, and eight feet and seven inches broad, and five feet and two inches high, and had set it in the midst of the court; and on it he stood, and kneeled down on his knees before all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven;) <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> (For Solomon had made a brazen scaffold, of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court: and upon it he stood, and kneeled upon his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands towards heaven,) <a href="/web/2_chronicles/6.htm">World English Bible</a> (for Solomon had made a bronze platform, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high, and had set it in the middle of the court; and he stood on it, and knelt down on his knees before all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands toward heaven). <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for Solomon has made a scaffold of bronze, and puts it in the midst of the court, five cubits its length, and five cubits its breadth, and three cubits its height, and he stands on it, and kneels on his knees in front of all the assembly of Israel, and spreads forth his hands toward the heavens— <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for Solomon hath made a scaffold of brass, and putteth it in the midst of the court, five cubits its length, and five cubits its breadth, and three cubits its height, and he standeth upon it, and kneeleth on his knees over-against all the assembly of Israel, and spreadeth forth his hands towards the heavens -- <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For Solomon made a platform of brass, and he will give it in the midst of the terrace; five cubits its length, and five cubits its breadth, and three cubits its height: and he will stand upon it, and he will bend upon his knees before all the convocation of Israel, and he will spread forth his hands to the heavens,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For Solomon had made a brazen scaffold, and had set it in the midst of the temple, which was five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high: and he stood upon it: then kneeling down in the presence of all the multitude of Israel, and lifting up his hands towards heaven, <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For indeed, Solomon had made a bronze base, and he had positioned it in the midst of the hall; it held five cubits in length, and five cubits in width, and three cubits in height. And he stood upon it. And next, kneeling down while facing the entire multitude of Israel, and lifting up his palms towards heaven, <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/6.htm">New American Bible</a> Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high, which he had placed in the middle of the courtyard. Having ascended it, Solomon knelt in the presence of the whole assembly of Israel and stretched forth his hands toward heaven. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high, and had set it in the court; and he stood on it. Then he knelt on his knees in the presence of the whole assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands toward heaven.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For Solomon had made a bronze platform, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and two cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court; and he went up and stood upon it, and knelt down upon his knees in the presence of all the people of Israel and spread forth his hands in prayer toward heaven, <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Solomon had made one pillar of brass and it stood in the midst of the courtyard, its height five cubits and its width two cubits, and he went up and stood upon it and he knelt on his knees, and all the people of Israel were looking at him, and he spread his hands in prayer before the eyes of the people of Israel toward Heaven.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> for Solomon had made a brazen scaffold, of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court; and upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven-- <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For Solomon had made a brazen scaffold, and set it in the midst of the court of the sanctuary; the length of it was five cubits, and the breadth of it five cubits, and the height of it three cubits: and he stood upon it, and fell upon his knees before the whole congregation of Israel, and spread abroad his hands to heaven, <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/6-13.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=1117" 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/6.htm">Solomon's Prayer of Dedication</a> 12Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel and spread out his hands. 13<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">had made</a> <a href="/hebrew/5178.htm" title="5178: nə·ḥō·šeṯ (N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. Coin, a fetter; figuratively, base.">a bronze</a> <a href="/hebrew/3595.htm" title="3595: kî·yō·wr (N-msc) -- Pot, basin. ">platform</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥā·mêš (Number-fs) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">five</a> <a href="/hebrew/520.htm" title="520: ’am·mō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Prolonged from 'em; properly, a mother (below the elbow), i.e. A cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance).">cubits</a> <a href="/hebrew/753.htm" title="753: ’ā·rə·kōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Length. From 'arak; length.">long,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: wə·ḥā·mêš (Conj-w:: Number-fs) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">five</a> <a href="/hebrew/520.htm" title="520: ’am·mō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Prolonged from 'em; properly, a mother (below the elbow), i.e. A cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance).">cubits</a> <a href="/hebrew/7341.htm" title="7341: rā·ḥə·bōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Breadth, width. From rachab; width.">wide,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šā·lō·wōš (Number-fs) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">and three</a> <a href="/hebrew/520.htm" title="520: wə·’am·mō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-fp) -- Prolonged from 'em; properly, a mother (below the elbow), i.e. A cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance).">cubits</a> <a href="/hebrew/6967.htm" title="6967: qō·w·mā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Height. From quwm; height.">high,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tə·nê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and had placed it</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">in the middle</a> <a href="/hebrew/5835.htm" title="5835: hā·‘ă·zā·rāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Probably enclosure. From azar in its original meaning of surrounding; an inclosure; also a border.">of the courtyard.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">He stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: way·yiḇ·raḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">knelt down</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1290.htm" title="1290: bir·kāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- The knee. From barak; a knee."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: ne·ḡeḏ (Prep) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">the whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/6951.htm" title="6951: qə·hal (N-msc) -- Assembly, convocation, congregation. From qahal; assemblage.">assembly</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.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6566.htm" title="6566: way·yip̄·rōś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To spread out, spread. A primitive root; to break apart, disperse, etc.">spread out</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: kap·pāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">his hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·mā·yə·māh (Art:: N-mp:: 3fs) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">toward heaven,</a> 14and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven or on earth, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.…<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/8-22.htm">1 Kings 8:22-23</a> Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, / and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. <a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">1 Kings 8:54</a> Now when Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he got up before the altar of the LORD, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven. <a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a> Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before. <a href="/ezra/9-5.htm">Ezra 9:5</a> At the evening offering, I got up from my humiliation with my tunic and cloak torn, and I fell on my knees, spread out my hands to the LORD my God, <a href="/nehemiah/8-6.htm">Nehemiah 8:6</a> Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and with their hands uplifted, all the people said, “Amen, Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground. <a href="/psalms/95-6.htm">Psalm 95:6</a> O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. <a href="/1_kings/8-14.htm">1 Kings 8:14-15</a> And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all / 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, <a href="/1_kings/8-38.htm">1 Kings 8:38-39</a> then may whatever prayer or petition Your people Israel make—each knowing his own afflictions and spreading out his hands toward this temple— / be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men— <a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">1 Kings 8:54-55</a> Now when Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he got up before the altar of the LORD, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven. / And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying: <a href="/1_kings/8-61.htm">1 Kings 8:61</a> So let your heart be fully devoted to the LORD our God, as it is this day, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments.” <a href="/1_timothy/2-8.htm">1 Timothy 2:8</a> Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension. <a href="/luke/22-41.htm">Luke 22:41</a> And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed, <a href="/acts/7-60.htm">Acts 7:60</a> Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep. <a href="/ephesians/3-14.htm">Ephesians 3:14</a> ... for this reason I bow my knees before the Father, <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10</a> that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For Solomon had made a brazen scaffold of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the middle of the court: and on it he stood, and kneeled down on his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven.scaffold<a href="/nehemiah/8-4.htm">Nehemiah 8:4</a> And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam.long [heb] the length thereof, etc.<a href="/2_chronicles/4-9.htm">2 Chronicles 4:9</a> Furthermore he made the court of the priests, and the great court, and doors for the court, and overlaid the doors of them with brass.<a href="/1_kings/6-36.htm">1 Kings 6:36</a> And he built the inner court with three rows of hewed stone, and a row of cedar beams.<a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">1 Kings 7:12</a> And the great court round about was with three rows of hewed stones, and a row of cedar beams, both for the inner court of the house of the LORD, and for the porch of the house.kneeled down<a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">1 Kings 8:54</a> And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven.<a href="/ezra/9-5.htm">Ezra 9:5</a> And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God,<a href="/psalms/95-6.htm">Psalm 95:6</a> O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-1.htm">Brazen</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-40.htm">Broad</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-18.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-9.htm">Court</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-3.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-8.htm">Five</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-1.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-2.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/7-6.htm">Kneeled</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-20.htm">Knees</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-6.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-5.htm">Three</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/7-8.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-7.htm">Brazen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-4.htm">Broad</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-7.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-7.htm">Court</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-23.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">Five</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-29.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-29.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-14.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-21.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-14.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Kneeled</a> <a href="/ezra/9-5.htm">Knees</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-1.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-29.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-6.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">Three</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-21.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 6</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/6-1.htm">Solomon, having blessed the people, blessed God</a> 12. <a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">Solomon's prayer in the consecration of the temple, upon the bronze platform.</a> </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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Bronze, a durable and valuable metal, was often used in the tabernacle and temple for items associated with worship and sacrifice, symbolizing strength and endurance. This platform was specifically crafted for Solomon's prayer of dedication, highlighting the solemnity and significance of the event.five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high The dimensions of the platform (approximately 7.5 feet long and wide, and 4.5 feet high) suggest a structure that was both prominent and accessible. The use of specific measurements reflects the biblical emphasis on order and precision, reminiscent of the detailed instructions given for the construction of the tabernacle and temple. The number five often symbolizes grace in biblical numerology, which may underscore the grace of God being sought in Solomon's prayer.and had placed it in the middle of the courtyard Positioning the platform in the middle of the courtyard ensured that Solomon was visible to the entire assembly of Israel. This central location emphasizes the communal aspect of the dedication, as the temple was to be a place of worship for all the people. The courtyard was a significant area in the temple complex, where the congregation gathered, symbolizing unity and collective worship.He stood on it Solomon standing on the platform indicates his role as both king and spiritual leader. His position on the platform signifies authority and leadership, as he represents the people before God. This act also reflects the biblical tradition of leaders standing to address the assembly, as seen with Moses and other prophets.knelt down before the whole assembly of Israel Kneeling is a posture of humility and submission, especially significant for a king. By kneeling, Solomon demonstrates reverence for God and acknowledges his dependence on divine guidance. This act of humility before the entire assembly sets an example for the people, emphasizing that even the king is subject to God's authority.spread out his hands toward heaven Spreading out hands in prayer is a gesture of openness and supplication, symbolizing a plea for divine intervention and blessing. This posture is common in biblical prayers, indicating a desire to receive from God. It reflects a connection between heaven and earth, as Solomon seeks God's presence and favor upon the newly built temple. This act can also be seen as a type of Christ, who intercedes on behalf of humanity, bridging the gap between God and man.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel, known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/b/bronze_platform.htm">Bronze Platform</a> A specially constructed platform used by Solomon during the dedication of the Temple. It symbolizes a place of elevation and visibility for prayer and leadership. 3. <a href="/topical/c/courtyard.htm">Courtyard</a> The outer area of the Temple where the assembly of Israel gathered. It was a place of public worship and sacrifice. 4. <a href="/topical/a/assembly_of_israel.htm">Assembly of Israel</a> The gathered people of Israel, representing the nation before God during significant religious events. 5. <a href="/topical/t/temple_dedication.htm">Temple Dedication</a> A significant event where Solomon dedicated the newly built Temple to the Lord, marking a central place of worship for Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_leadership.htm">Humility in Leadership</a> Solomon's act of kneeling demonstrates humility before God, a vital trait for leaders. True leadership involves recognizing one's dependence on God. <a href="/topical/p/public_worship_and_witness.htm">Public Worship and Witness</a> The public nature of Solomon's prayer on the platform highlights the importance of communal worship and being a witness to others in our faith practices. <a href="/topical/p/prayer_posture.htm">Prayer Posture</a> While physical posture in prayer is not mandated, Solomon's example shows that our physical actions can reflect the attitude of our hearts in worship. <a href="/topical/d/dedication_to_god.htm">Dedication to God</a> Just as Solomon dedicated the Temple, believers are called to dedicate their lives and resources to God's service, recognizing His sovereignty over all. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_presence.htm">Seeking God's Presence</a> Solomon's prayer was a plea for God's presence and blessing. In our lives, we should continually seek God's presence and guidance in all we do.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 6</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_genuflection.htm">What does the Bible say about genuflection?</a> <a href="/q/2_chron_13__any_non-biblical_evidence.htm">2 Chronicles 13 - Are there any archaeological or extra-biblical sources that verify the details of this battle's scale and outcome?</a> <a href="/q/why_'chidon'_in_chronicles,_'nachon'_in_samuel.htm">(1 Chronicles 13:9 vs. 2 Samuel 6:6) Why does Chronicles call the threshing floor 'Chidon,' while Samuel labels it 'Nachon,' and which is correct?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_ithamar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Obed-Edom in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) For Solomon had made a brasen scaffold.--This verse is not in Kings. But it may once have followed <a href="/1_kings/8-22.htm" title="And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:">1Kings 8:22</a>. At least, marks of the chronicler's individual style are not apparent in it.Scaffold.--Literally, pan (kiyor; see <a href="/2_chronicles/4-6.htm" title="He made also ten lavers, and put five on the right hand, and five on the left, to wash in them: such things as they offered for the burnt offering they washed in them; but the sea was for the priests to wash in.">2Chronicles 4:6</a>). The "scaffold" looked like a "laver" turned upside down, and was doubtless hollow underneath. (Comp. <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm" title="Then stood up on the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice to the LORD their God.">Nehemiah 9:4</a> for an analogous structure.)Kneeled down upon his knees, and spread forth his hands.--An attitude of prayer which may be seen figured upon the monuments of ancient Egypt.Toward heaven (ha-sh?m??y'm?h).--The chronicler has used the exact form for the less precise hash?m??ayim of <a href="/1_kings/8-22.htm" title="And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:">1Kings 8:22</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - A brazen scaffold. The Hebrew word is כִּיּור. The word occurs twenty-one times. It is translated, in the Authorized Version, "laver" eighteen times, once "pan" (<a href="/1_samuel/2-14.htm">1 Samuel 2:14</a>), once "hearth" (<a href="/zechariah/12-6.htm">Zechariah 12:6</a>), and once "scaffold," here. The meaning evidently is that the stand was in some sort basin-shaped. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֜ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne had made עָשָׂ֨ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make a bronze נְחֹ֗שֶׁת (nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5178.htm">Strong's 5178: </a> Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base platform כִּיּ֣וֹר (kî·yō·wr) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3595.htm">Strong's 3595: </a> Pot, basin five חָמֵ֨שׁ (ḥā·mêš) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> Five cubits אַמּ֜וֹת (’am·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> A mother, a cubit, a door-base long, אָרְכּ֗וֹ (’ā·rə·kōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_753.htm">Strong's 753: </a> Length five וְחָמֵ֤שׁ (wə·ḥā·mêš) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> Five cubits אַמּוֹת֙ (’am·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> A mother, a cubit, a door-base wide, רָחְבּ֔וֹ (rā·ḥə·bōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7341.htm">Strong's 7341: </a> Breadth, width and three שָׁל֖וֹשׁ (šā·lō·wōš) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice cubits וְאַמּ֥וֹת (wə·’am·mō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> A mother, a cubit, a door-base high, קוֹמָת֑וֹ (qō·w·mā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6967.htm">Strong's 6967: </a> Height and had placed it וַֽיִּתְּנֵהוּ֮ (way·yit·tə·nê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set in the middle בְּת֣וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre of the courtyard. הָעֲזָרָה֒ (hā·‘ă·zā·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5835.htm">Strong's 5835: </a> An inclosure, a border He stood וַיַּעֲמֹ֣ד (way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations on it, עָלָ֗יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against knelt down וַיִּבְרַ֤ךְ (way·yiḇ·raḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse before נֶ֚גֶד (ne·ḡeḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before the whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every assembly קְהַ֣ל (qə·hal) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6951.htm">Strong's 6951: </a> Assembly, convocation, congregation of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (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 spread out וַיִּפְרֹ֥שׂ (way·yip̄·rōś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6566.htm">Strong's 6566: </a> To break apart, disperse his hands כַּפָּ֖יו (kap·pāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan toward heaven, הַשָּׁמָֽיְמָה׃ (haš·šā·mā·yə·māh) Article | Noun - masculine plural | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">2 Chronicles 6:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">2 Chronicles 6:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">2 Chronicles 6:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">2 Chronicles 6:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">2 Chronicles 6:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">2 Chronicles 6:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">2 Chronicles 6:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">2 Chronicles 6:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">2 Chronicles 6:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">2 Chronicles 6:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 6:13 For Solomon had made a bronze scaffold (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 6:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 6:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 6:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 6:14" /></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>