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| Parallel Chapters and Verses, Greek and Hebrew Lexicon, Commentaries, Strong's Bible Dictionary, Concordances and Cross References for 2 Chronicles 1 2 Chronicles: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 2 Chronicles 1:1 New American Standard Bible: Now Solomon the son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and exalted him greatly. God's Word Translation: Solomon, son of David, strengthened his position over the kingdom. The LORD his God was with him and made him very powerful. King James Version: And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly. Bible in Basic English: And Solomon, the son of David, made himself strong in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and made him very great. JPS Old Testament: And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly. World English Bible: Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and Yahweh his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly. Alphabetical: and David established exalted exceedingly firmly for God great greatly him himself his kingdom LORD made Now of over securely Solomon son the was with GSB: 1:1 And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God [was] with him, and magnified him exceedingly. The Argument - This second book contains in brief the contents of the two books of the kings: that is, from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian captivity. In this story some things are told in more detail than in the books of the kings and therefore help greatly in the understanding of the prophets. Three things are chiefly to be considered here: First, that when the godly kings saw the plagues of God prepared against their country for sin, they turned to the Lord and by earnest prayer were heard, and the plagues removed. Secondly, while the good rulers always loved the prophets of God and were zealous to set forth his religion throughout their dominions, it offended God greatly that the wicked hated his ministers, deposed them and set up idolatry and attempted served God according to the fantasy of men. Thus we have the chief acts from the beginning of the world to the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the 32nd year of Darius, in total 3568 years and six months. MHC: 1:1-17 Solomon's choice of wisdom, His strength and wealth. - SOLOMON began his reign with a pious, public visit to God's altar. Those that pursue present things most eagerly, are likely to be disappointed; while those that refer themselves to the providence of God, if they have not the most, have the most comfort. Those that make this world their end, come short of the other, and are disappointed in this also; but those that make the other world their end, shall not only obtain that, and full satisfaction in it, but shall have as much of this world as is good for them, in their way. Let us then be contented, without those great things which men generally covet, but which commonly prove fatal snares to the soul. 2 Chronicles 1:2 New American Standard Bible: Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the commanders of thousands and of hundreds and to the judges and to every leader in all Israel, the heads of the fathers' households. God's Word Translation: Solomon spoke to all Israel-to the commanders of regiments and battalions, judges, every prince, and the heads of Israel's families. King James Version: Then Solomon spake unto all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every governor in all Israel, the chief of the fathers. Bible in Basic English: And Solomon sent word to all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds and to the judges and to every chief in all Israel, heads of their families. JPS Old Testament: And Solomon spoke unto all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every prince in all Israel, the heads of the fathers' houses. World English Bible: Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every prince in all Israel, the heads of the fathers' houses. Alphabetical: all and commanders every families fathers heads households hundreds in Israel judges leader leaders of Solomon spoke the Then thousands to GSB: 1:2 Then Solomon {a} spake unto all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every governor in all Israel, the chief of the fathers. (a) That is, he proclaimed a solemn sacrifice and commanded that all should attend. WES: 1:2 Spake - Concerning his intention of going to Gibeon, and that they should attend him thither. MHC: 2 Chronicles 1:3 New American Standard Bible: Then Solomon and all the assembly with him went to the high place which was at Gibeon, for God's tent of meeting was there, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness. God's Word Translation: Then Solomon and the entire assembly went to the place of worship in Gibeon because God's tent of meeting was there. Moses, the LORD's servant, had made the tent in the desert. King James Version: So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the tabernacle of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness. Bible in Basic English: Then Solomon, and all the men of Israel with him, went to the high place at Gibeon, because the Tent of meeting of God, which Moses, the servant of the Lord, had made in the waste land, was there. JPS Old Testament: So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the tent of meeting of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness. World English Bible: So Solomon, and all the assembly with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the Tent of Meeting of God, which Moses the servant of Yahweh had made in the wilderness. Alphabetical: all and assembly at desert for Gibeon God's had high him in LORD Lord's made Meeting Moses of place servant Solomon Tent the Then there to was went which whole wilderness with GSB: 1:3 So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that [was] at {b} Gibeon; for there was the tabernacle {c} of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness. (b) Read 1Ki 3:4. (c) So called, because by it God showed signs of his presence to the congregation. MHC: 2 Chronicles 1:4 New American Standard Bible: However, David had brought up the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. God's Word Translation: (However, David had already brought God's ark from Kiriath Jearim to a place he had prepared for it. He had put up a tent for it in Jerusalem.) King James Version: But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjathjearim to the place which David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem. Bible in Basic English: But the ark of God had been moved by David from Kiriath-jearim to the place which he had made ready for it, for he had put up a tent for it at Jerusalem. JPS Old Testament: But the ark of God had David brought up from Kiriath-jearim to the place that David had prepared for it; for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem. World English Bible: But David had brought the ark of God up from Kiriath Jearim to the place that David had prepared for it; for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem. Alphabetical: a ark because brought David for from God had he However in it Jearim Jerusalem Kiriath Kiriath-jearim Now of pitched place prepared tent the to up WES: 1:4 The ark - He separated the ark from the tabernacle, and brought it to Jerusalem, where he intended to build a more noble and lasting habitation for it. MHC: 2 Chronicles 1:5 New American Standard Bible: Now the bronze altar, which Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, was there before the tabernacle of the LORD, and Solomon and the assembly sought it out. God's Word Translation: The bronze altar that Bezalel, son of Uri and grandson of Hur, had made was in front of the LORD's tent. There Solomon and the assembly worshiped the LORD. King James Version: Moreover the brazen altar, that Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, he put before the tabernacle of the LORD: and Solomon and the congregation sought unto it. Bible in Basic English: And the altar of brass which Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, was there before the Tent of the Lord; and Solomon and all the people went to give worship there. JPS Old Testament: Moreover the brazen altar, that Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, had been put before the tabernacle of the LORD; and Solomon and the congregation sought unto it. World English Bible: Moreover the bronze altar, that Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, was there before the tabernacle of Yahweh: and Solomon and the assembly were seeking counsel there. Alphabetical: altar and assembly before Bezalel bronze But front Gibeon had him Hur in inquired it LORD made Now of out so Solomon son sought tabernacle that the there Uri was which GSB: 1:5 Moreover the {d} brasen altar, that Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, he put before the tabernacle of the LORD: and Solomon and the congregation sought unto it. (d) Which was for the burnt offerings, Ex 27:1. WES: 1:5 Sought - Sought the Lord and his favour by hearty prayers and sacrifices in the place which God had appointed. MHC: 2 Chronicles 1:6 New American Standard Bible: Solomon went up there before the LORD to the bronze altar which was at the tent of meeting, and offered a thousand burnt offerings on it. God's Word Translation: In the LORD's presence Solomon went to the bronze altar in front of the tent of meeting and sacrificed 1,000 burnt offerings on it. King James Version: And Solomon went up thither to the brazen altar before the LORD, which was at the tabernacle of the congregation, and offered a thousand burnt offerings upon it. Bible in Basic English: And Solomon went up there to the brass altar before the Lord at the Tent of meeting, offering on it a thousand burned offerings. JPS Old Testament: And Solomon offered there, upon the brazen altar before the LORD, which was at the tent of meeting, he offered a thousand burnt-offerings upon it. World English Bible: Solomon went up there to the bronze altar before Yahweh, which was at the Tent of Meeting, and offered one thousand burnt offerings on it. Alphabetical: a altar and at before bronze burnt in it LORD Meeting of offered offerings on Solomon Tent the there thousand to up was went which MHC: 2 Chronicles 1:7 New American Standard Bible: In that night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, "Ask what I shall give you." God's Word Translation: That night God appeared to Solomon. He said, "What can I give you?" King James Version: In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee. Bible in Basic English: In that night God came to Solomon in a vision, and said to him, Say what I am to give you. JPS Old Testament: In that night did God, appear unto Solomon, and said unto him: 'Ask what I shall give thee.' World English Bible: In that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, "Ask what I shall give you." Alphabetical: and appeared Ask for give God him I In me night said shall Solomon That to want what whatever you MHC: 2 Chronicles 1:8 New American Standard Bible: Solomon said to God, "You have dealt with my father David with great lovingkindness, and have made me king in his place. God's Word Translation: Solomon responded to God, "You've shown great love to my father David, and you've made me king in his place. King James Version: And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast showed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead. Bible in Basic English: And Solomon said to God, Great was your mercy to David my father, and you have made me king in his place. JPS Old Testament: And Solomon said unto God: 'Thou hast shown great kindness unto David my father, and hast made me king in his stead. World English Bible: Solomon said to God, You have shown great loving kindness to David my father, and have made me king in his place. Alphabetical: and answered David dealt father God great have his in kindness king lovingkindness made me my place said shown Solomon to with You WES: 1:8 To reign, and c. - Give me the spirit of my father David, that Israel may not suffer by the change. The eminency of those that went before us, and the obligation that lies upon us, to keep and carry on the good work they were engaged in, should quicken our prayers for wisdom and grace, that we may do the work of God in our day, as faithful as they did in theirs. MHC: 2 Chronicles 1:9 New American Standard Bible: "Now, O LORD God, Your promise to my father David is fulfilled, for You have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth. God's Word Translation: Now, LORD God, you've kept the promise you made to my father David. You've made me king of people who are as numerous as specks of dust on the ground. King James Version: Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude. Bible in Basic English: Now, O Lord God, let your word to David my father come true; for you have made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in number. JPS Old Testament: Now, O LORD God, let Thy promise unto David my father be established; for Thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude. World English Bible: Now, Yahweh God, let your promise to David my father be established; for you have made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude. Alphabetical: a are as be confirmed David dust earth father for fulfilled God have is king let LORD made me my Now numerous O of over people promise the to who you your GSB: 1:9 Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be {e} established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude. (e) Perform your promise made to my father concerning me. MHC: 2 Chronicles 1:10 New American Standard Bible: "Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people, for who can rule this great people of Yours?" God's Word Translation: Give me wisdom and knowledge so that I may lead these people. After all, who can judge this great people of yours?" King James Version: Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great? Bible in Basic English: Give me now wisdom and knowledge, so that I may go out and come in before this people: for who is able to be the judge of this great people of yours? JPS Old Testament: Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this Thy people, that is so great?' World English Bible: Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this your people, that is so great? Alphabetical: able and before can come for Give go govern great I in is knowledge lead may me now of out people rule that this to who wisdom yours GSB: 1:10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may {f} go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, [that is so] great? (f) That I may govern this people, 1Ch 27:1, 1Ki 3:7. MHC: 2 Chronicles 1:11 New American Standard Bible: God said to Solomon, "Because you had this in mind, and did not ask for riches, wealth or honor, or the life of those who hate you, nor have you even asked for long life, but you have asked for yourself wisdom and knowledge that you may rule My people over whom I have made you king, God's Word Translation: God replied to Solomon, "I know this request is from your heart. You didn't ask for riches, fortunes, honor, or the death of those who hate you. You didn't even ask for a long life. Instead, you've asked for wisdom and knowledge to judge my people, over whom I made you king. King James Version: And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: Bible in Basic English: And God said to Solomon, Because this was in your heart, and you did not make request for money, property, or honour, or for the destruction of your haters, or for long life; but you have made request for wisdom and knowledge for yourself, so that you may be the judge of my people over whom I have made you king: JPS Old Testament: And God said to Solomon: 'Because this was in thy heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of them that hate thee, neither yet hast asked long life, but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge My people, over whom I have made thee king; World English Bible: God said to Solomon, Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of those who hate you, neither yet have asked long life; but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge my people, over whom I have made you king: Alphabetical: a and ask asked Because but death desire did enemies even for God govern had hate have heart's honor I in is king knowledge life long made may mind my nor not of or over people riches rule said Since Solomon that the this those to wealth who whom wisdom you your yourself GSB: 1:11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the {g} life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: (g) That is, to be avenged on your enemies. MHC: 2 Chronicles 1:12 New American Standard Bible: wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings who were before you has possessed nor those who will come after you." God's Word Translation: So wisdom and knowledge will be given to you. I will also give you riches, fortunes, and honor like no other king before or after you." King James Version: Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like. Bible in Basic English: Wisdom and knowledge are given to you; and I will give you wealth and honour, such as no king has had before you or ever will have after you. JPS Old Testament: wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee, and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.' World English Bible: wisdom and knowledge is granted to you; and I will give you riches, and wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had who have been before you; neither shall there any after you have the like. Alphabetical: after also and as be been before come ever give given granted had has have honor I king kings knowledge no none nor of possessed riches such the therefore those to was wealth were who will wisdom you WES: 1:12 Neither and c. - Those that make this world their end, come short of the other, and frequently of this too. But those who make the other world their end, shall not only obtain that, but shalt have as much as is convenient of this world in their way. MHC: 2 Chronicles 1:13 New American Standard Bible: So Solomon went from the high place which was at Gibeon, from the tent of meeting, to Jerusalem, and he reigned over Israel. God's Word Translation: Solomon went from the tent of meeting at the place of worship in Gibeon to Jerusalem. And he ruled Israel. King James Version: Then Solomon came from his journey to the high place that was at Gibeon to Jerusalem, from before the tabernacle of the congregation, and reigned over Israel. Bible in Basic English: So Solomon went back from the high place at Gibeon, from before the Tent of meeting, to Jerusalem; and he was king over Israel. JPS Old Testament: So Solomon came from his journey to the high place that was at Gibeon, from before the tent of meeting, unto Jerusalem; and he reigned over Israel. World English Bible: So Solomon came from the high place that was at Gibeon, from before the Tent of Meeting, to Jerusalem; and he reigned over Israel. Alphabetical: And at before from Gibeon he high Israel Jerusalem Meeting of over place reigned So Solomon Tent the Then to was went which MHC: 2 Chronicles 1:14 New American Standard Bible: Solomon amassed chariots and horsemen. He had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horsemen, and he stationed them in the chariot cities and with the king at Jerusalem. God's Word Translation: Solomon built up his army with chariots and war horses. He had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 war horses. He stationed some in chariot cities and others with himself in Jerusalem. King James Version: And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. Bible in Basic English: And Solomon got together war-carriages and horsemen; he had one thousand, four hundred carriages and twelve thousand horsemen, which he kept, some in the carriage-towns and some with the king at Jerusalem. JPS Old Testament: And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen; and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, that he placed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. World English Bible: Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had one thousand four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, that he placed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. Alphabetical: accumulated also amassed and at chariot chariots cities fourteen had he him horsemen horses hundred in Jerusalem kept king Solomon stationed the them thousand twelve which with GSB: 1:14 And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the {h} chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. (h) Which were cities appointed to keep and maintain the chariots. MHC: 2 Chronicles 1:15 New American Standard Bible: The king made silver and gold as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamores in the lowland. God's Word Translation: The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedars as plentiful as fig trees in the foothills. King James Version: And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as plenteous as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycamore trees that are in the vale for abundance. Bible in Basic English: And the king made silver and gold as common as stones in Jerusalem, and cedar like the sycamore-trees of the lowland in number. JPS Old Testament: And the king made silver and gold to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycamore-trees that are in the Lowland, for abundance. World English Bible: The king made silver and gold to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycamore trees that are in the lowland, for abundance. Alphabetical: and as cedar cedars common foothills gold he in Jerusalem king lowland made plentiful silver stones sycamore-fig sycamores The trees GSB: 1:15 And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem [as plenteous] as {i} stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that [are] in the vale for abundance. (i) He caused so great plenty that it was valued no more than stones. MHC: 2 Chronicles 1:16 New American Standard Bible: Solomon's horses were imported from Egypt and from Kue; the king's traders procured them from Kue for a price. God's Word Translation: Solomon's horses were imported from Egypt and Kue. The king's traders bought them from Kue for a fixed price. King James Version: And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price. Bible in Basic English: And Solomon's horses came out of Egypt; the king's traders got them from Kue at a price. JPS Old Testament: And the horses which Solomon had were brought out of Egypt; also out of Keve, the king's merchants buying them of the men of Keve at a price. World English Bible: The horses which Solomon had were brought out of Egypt and from Kue; the king's merchants purchased them from Kue. Alphabetical: a and Egypt for from horses imported king's Kue merchants price procured purchased royal Solomon's the them traders were GSB: 1:16 And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: {k} the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price. (k) Read 1Ki 20:28. MHC: 2 Chronicles 1:17 New American Standard Bible: They imported chariots from Egypt for 600 shekels of silver apiece and horses for 150 apiece, and by the same means they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and the kings of Aram. God's Word Translation: They imported each chariot from Egypt for 15 pounds of silver and each horse for 6 ounces of silver. For the same price they obtained horses to export to all the Hittite and Aramean kings. King James Version: And they fetched up, and brought forth out of Egypt a chariot for six hundred shekels of silver, and an horse for an hundred and fifty: and so brought they out horses for all the kings of the Hittites, and for the kings of Syria, by their means. Bible in Basic English: A war-carriage might be got from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty: they got them at the same rate for all the kings of the Hittites and the kings of Aram. JPS Old Testament: And they fetched up, and brought out of Egypt a chariot for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty; and so for all the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of Aram, did they bring them out by their means. World English Bible: They brought up and brought out of Egypt a chariot for six hundred pieces of silver, and a horse for one hundred fifty: and so for all the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of Syria, did they bring them out by their means. Alphabetical: a 600 all also and apiece Aram Arameans by chariot chariots Egypt exported fifty for from Hittites horse horses hundred imported kings means of same shekels silver six the them They to MHC: NASB, GWT, KJV, NIV, GWT, NLT, ASV, Matthew Henry's Commentary, Chapter and Verse Old and New Testament Christian Bible Study, Concordance, Chain Links, Cross Reference for pastors, teachers and students |