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So the temple of the LORD was finished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So Solomon made sure that all the work related to building the Temple of the LORD was carried out, from the day its foundation was laid to the day of its completion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus was accomplished all the work of Solomon from the day the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was completed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Thus all the work of Solomon was carried out, from the day the foundation was laid for the house of the LORD until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was completed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now all the work of Solomon was prepared unto the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD, and until it was finished. <i>So</i> the house of the LORD was perfected.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now all the work of Solomon was well-ordered from the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was completed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So all the work of Solomon was carried out from the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD, until it was finished. <i>So</i> the house of the LORD was completed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Thus all the work of Solomon was carried out from the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD, and until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was completed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thus all the work of Solomon was carried out from the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD, and until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was completed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Thus all the work of Solomon was carried out from the day of the foundation of the house of Yahweh, and until it was completed. So the house of Yahweh was finished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Thus all the work of Solomon was carried out from the day the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was completed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All of Solomon’s work was carried out from the day the foundation was laid for the LORD’s temple until it was finished. So the LORD’s temple was completed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All of Solomon&#8217s work was carried out from the day the foundation was laid for the LORD&#8217s temple until it was finished. So the LORD&#8217s temple was completed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now all the work of Solomon was prepared unto the day of the foundation of the house of Jehovah, and until it was finished. So the house of Jehovah was completed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everything Solomon had planned to do was now finished--from the laying of the temple's foundation to its completion. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now all the work of Solomon was prepared unto the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD, and until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was perfected.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />All of Solomon's work was carried out from the day the foundation of the LORD's temple was laid until it was completed. The LORD's temple was [now] finished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />By this time all of Solomon's projects had been completed. From the laying of the foundation of the LORD's Temple to its completion, all the work had been successful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />And so Solomon completed all of the work, from the day that the foundation stone of the LORD's Temple was laid until the LORD's Temple was completely finished. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Thus all the work of Solomon was carried out, from the day the foundation was laid for the house of the LORD until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was completed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />All the work ordered by Solomon was completed, from the day the foundation of the LORD's temple was laid until it was finished; the LORD's temple was completed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now all the work of Solomon was carried out from the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD, until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was completed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now all the work of Solomon was prepared to the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD, and until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was perfected.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now all the work of Solomon was accomplished from the day of the foundation of Yahweh’s house until it was finished. So Yahweh’s house was completed. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the work of Solomon is prepared until the day of the foundation of the house of YHWH, and until its completion; the house of YHWH is perfect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And all the work of Solomon is prepared till the day of the foundation of the house of Jehovah, and till its completion; perfect is the house of Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all the work of Solomon will be prepared even to the day of the founding the house of Jehovah and even till its finishing. The house of Jehovah was completed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Solomon had all charges prepared, from the day that he founded the house of the Lord, until the day wherein he finished it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Solomon had all the expenses prepared, from the day on which he founded the house of the Lord, even until the day when he perfected it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />All of Solomon’s work was carried out successfully from the day the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid until its completion. The house of the LORD was finished. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus all the work of Solomon was accomplished from the day the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid until the house of the LORD was finished completely.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thus all the work of Solomon was set in order from the day the foundations of the house of the LORD were laid until all its work was finished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And all the works of Solomon were set in order from the day that he laid the foundation of the house of LORD JEHOVAH, until the day that he finished all its work.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So all the work of Solomon was set in order from the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD, and until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was perfected.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Now all the work had been prepared from the day when the foundation was laid, until Solomon finished the house of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/8-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=1979" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Solomon's Additional Accomplishments</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>They did not turn aside from the king’s command regarding the priests or the Levites or any matter concerning the treasuries. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><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.">Thus all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·le·ḵeṯ (N-fsc) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">the work</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.">of Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: wat·tik·kōn (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">was carried out,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/4143.htm" title="4143: mū·saḏ (N-msc) -- Foundation, foundation laying. From yacad; a foundation.">the foundation was laid</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">for the house</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/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm" title="3615: kə·lō·ṯōw (V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">it was finished.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">So the house</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/8003.htm" title="8003: šā·lêm (Adj-ms) -- Complete, safe, at peace. From shalam; complete; especially friendly.">was completed.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>Then Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth on the coast of Edom.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-10.htm">1 Kings 9:10-25</a></span><br />Now at the end of the twenty years during which Solomon built these two houses, the house of the LORD and the royal palace, / King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire. / So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-14.htm">1 Kings 6:14</a></span><br />So Solomon built the temple and finished it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51</a></span><br />So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-1.htm">1 Kings 9:1</a></span><br />Now when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and had achieved all that he had desired to do,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-18.htm">1 Kings 5:18</a></span><br />So Solomon’s and Hiram’s builders, along with the Gebalites, quarried the stone and prepared the timber and stone for the construction of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-1.htm">2 Chronicles 5:1</a></span><br />So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm">2 Chronicles 7:11</a></span><br />When Solomon had finished the house of the LORD and the royal palace, successfully carrying out all that was in his heart to do for the house of the LORD and for his own palace,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-1.htm">2 Chronicles 2:1</a></span><br />Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-1.htm">2 Chronicles 3:1-2</a></span><br />Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. / Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-11.htm">2 Chronicles 4:11</a></span><br />Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of God:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">2 Chronicles 5:13-14</a></span><br />The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-10.htm">2 Chronicles 6:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-1.htm">2 Chronicles 7:1</a></span><br />When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14-15</a></span><br />So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. / And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now all the work of Solomon was prepared to the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD, and until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was perfected.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/5-18.htm">1 Kings 5:18</a></b></br> And Solomon's builders and Hiram's builders did hew <i>them</i>, and the stonesquarers: so they prepared timber and stones to build the house.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/6-7.htm">1 Kings 6:7</a></b></br> And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe <i>nor</i> any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-3.htm">Base</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-38.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-30.htm">Completion</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-3.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-22.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-21.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/revelation/3-2.htm">Perfected</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-3.htm">Position</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-1.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-12.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-10.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-1.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/36-22.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm">Base</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-9.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-12.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-28.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-12.htm">Completion</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-23.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-5.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-3.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-4.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-17.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">Perfected</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-1.htm">Position</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-14.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-17.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-18.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-4.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-10.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-1.htm">Solomon's buildings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-7.htm">The remaining Canaanites, Solomon makes tributaries, but the Israelites rulers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-11.htm">Pharaoh's daughter removes to her house</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-12.htm">Solomon's yearly solemn sacrifices</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">He appoints the priests and Levites to their places</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-17.htm">The navy fetches gold from Ophir</a></span><br></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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Solomon's work on the temple is a fulfillment of the promise made to David, his father, that his son would build a house for the Lord (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a>). The phrase underscores the importance of obedience and diligence in fulfilling God's commands. Solomon's efforts reflect the wisdom and resources God granted him, as seen in <a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-34</a>, where Solomon's wisdom and understanding are described as vast and unparalleled.<p><b>from the day the foundation was laid for the house of the LORD</b><br>The laying of the foundation is a significant event, marking the beginning of the temple's construction. This occurred in the fourth year of Solomon's reign (<a href="/1_kings/6.htm">1 Kings 6:1</a>). The foundation symbolizes the establishment of a permanent place for God's presence among His people, fulfilling the covenantal promise of a dwelling place for God in Israel. The foundation also represents the importance of a strong spiritual foundation in the life of believers, as echoed in the New Testament by Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish builders (<a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a>).<p><b>until it was finished</b><br>The completion of the temple signifies the fulfillment of God's promise and the culmination of Solomon's efforts. It took seven years to build the temple (<a href="/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38</a>), reflecting the perfection and completeness often associated with the number seven in biblical literature. The finished temple becomes a central place of worship and sacrifice, where God's presence dwells among His people. This completion also prefigures the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan through Jesus Christ, who declared, "It is finished" (<a href="/john/19-30.htm">John 19:30</a>), signifying the completion of His redemptive work.<p><b>So the house of the LORD was completed</b><br>The completion of the temple marks a pivotal moment in Israel's history, establishing a central place for worship and the sacrificial system. The temple serves as a type of Christ, who is the true temple (<a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a>), where God's presence dwells fully. The physical temple foreshadows the spiritual temple, the body of Christ, and the church, which is built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone (<a href="/ephesians/2-19.htm">Ephesians 2:19-22</a>). The completion of the temple also points to the eschatological hope of the New Jerusalem, where God's presence will dwell with His people eternally (<a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_the_lord.htm">The House of the LORD</a></b><br>Refers to the Temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites, which Solomon built as a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_foundation_of_the_temple.htm">The Foundation of the Temple</a></b><br>The beginning of the construction of the Temple, which was a significant event in Israel's history, symbolizing God's presence among His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/completion_of_the_temple.htm">Completion of the Temple</a></b><br>Marks the fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son would build a house for the Lord, signifying a period of peace and prosperity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, chosen by God as the location for His Temple, and a central place of worship and governance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_god's_work.htm">Faithfulness in God's Work</a></b><br>Solomon's dedication to completing the Temple serves as a model of faithfulness in fulfilling God's assignments. Believers are encouraged to persevere in their God-given tasks until completion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_god's_presence.htm">The Importance of God's Presence</a></b><br>The Temple symbolized God's presence among His people. Today, believers are reminded that they are the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to live in a way that honors God's indwelling presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Leadership in God's Plan</a></b><br>Solomon's leadership in building the Temple highlights the importance of godly leadership in accomplishing God's purposes. Leaders are called to seek God's wisdom and guidance in their endeavors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/completion_and_fulfillment_of_god's_promises.htm">Completion and Fulfillment of God's Promises</a></b><br>The completion of the Temple signifies the fulfillment of God's promises. Believers can trust in God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_worship.htm">The Significance of Worship</a></b><br>The Temple was central to Israel's worship. Today, believers are encouraged to prioritize worship in their lives, recognizing it as a vital aspect of their relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_known_as_the_weeping_prophet.htm">What does the Bible say about house dedication?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_solomon's_building_fit_era's_data.htm">Does the scale of Solomon's building program described in 2 Chronicles 8:1-6 align with known timelines and resources from that era?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/has_satan_asked_to_test_you.htm">What is the purpose of the Temple of God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">Now.</span>--<span class= "ital">And,</span> here equivalent to <span class= "ital">so.</span><p><span class= "bld">Prepared</span> = <span class= "ital">completed.</span> (<a href="/2_chronicles/29-35.htm" title="And also the burnt offerings were in abundance, with the fat of the peace offerings, and the drink offerings for every burnt offering. So the service of the house of the LORD was set in order.">2Chronicles 29:35</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/35-10.htm" title="So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites in their courses, according to the king's commandment.">2Chronicles 35:10</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/35-16.htm" title="So all the service of the LORD was prepared the same day, to keep the passover, and to offer burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD, according to the commandment of king Josiah.">2Chronicles 35:16</a>; a late use of the word <span class= "ital">n?kon.</span>)<p><span class= "bld">Unto the day of the foundation . . . until it was finished.</span>--Solomon's activity is apparently divided into two periods, viz., the preparations which he made before and up to the foundation of the Temple (2 Chronicles 2), and secondly, the prosecution of the work to its completion (<a href="/2_chronicles/3-1.htm" title="Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem in mount Moriah, where the Lord appeared to David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.">2Chronicles 3:1</a> to <a href="/2_chronicles/5-1.htm" title="Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God.">2Chronicles 5:1</a>). (The Heb. Is, unto <span class= "ital">that</span> day of the foundation," i.e., that memorable day, see <a href="/context/2_chronicles/3-1.htm" title="Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem in mount Moriah, where the Lord appeared to David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.">2Chronicles 3:1-3</a>.) All the versions, however, understand <span class= "ital">from</span> the day of the foundation unto the completion of the Temple, and perhaps <span class= "ital">'ad ha-yom</span> is, in the chronicler's Hebrew equivalent to <span class= "ital">l?min ha-yom,</span> expressing the <span class= "ital">terminus a quo.</span> . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Was prepared</span>. This is the niph. of <span class="hebrew">כּוּן</span>; and occurs eight times in Chronicles, but in other conjugations forty-two times. The evident signification is, <span class="accented">Thus was all the work of Solomon steadily ordered to the day of foundation of the house</span>... <span class="accented">and on uninterruptedly till it was finished</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> there was no remitting of diligence and care from the beginning to the end of the grand undertaking. For of this the Chronicle-history has told us, first in ch. 2, and then in ch. 3-8. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/8-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Thus all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the work</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלֶ֣אכֶת</span> <span class="translit">(mə·le·ḵeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Solomon</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·mōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was carried out,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּכֹּן֙</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tik·kōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the day</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיּ֛וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the foundation was laid</span><br /><span class="heb">מוּסַ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(mū·saḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> </span><span class="str2">Foundation, foundation laying</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּית־</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">until</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַד־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it was finished.</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּלֹת֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(kə·lō·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">So the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was completed.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁלֵ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(šā·lêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8003.htm">Strong's 8003: </a> </span><span class="str2">Complete, safe, at peace</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/8-16.htm">2 Chronicles 8:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/8-16.htm">2 Chronicles 8:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/8-16.htm">2 Chronicles 8:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/8-16.htm">2 Chronicles 8:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/8-16.htm">2 Chronicles 8:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/8-16.htm">2 Chronicles 8:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/8-16.htm">2 Chronicles 8:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/8-16.htm">2 Chronicles 8:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/8-16.htm">2 Chronicles 8:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/8-16.htm">2 Chronicles 8:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/8-16.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 8:16 Now all the work of Solomon was (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 8:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 8:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 8:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 8:17" /></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>