Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At the end of twenty years, during which Solomon built the temple of the LORD and his own palace, New Living Translation It took Solomon twenty years to build the LORD’s Temple and his own royal palace. At the end of that time, English Standard Version At the end of twenty years, in which Solomon had built the house of the LORD and his own house, Berean Standard Bible Now at the end of the twenty years during which Solomon had built the house of the LORD and his own palace, King James Bible And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, wherein Solomon had built the house of the LORD, and his own house, New King James Version It came to pass at the end of twenty years, when Solomon had built the house of the LORD and his own house, New American Standard Bible Now it came about at the end of the twenty years in which Solomon had built the house of the LORD and his own house, NASB 1995 Now it came about at the end of the twenty years in which Solomon had built the house of the LORD and his own house NASB 1977 Now it came about at the end of the twenty years in which Solomon had built the house of the LORD and his own house Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened at the end of the twenty years in which Solomon had built the house of Yahweh and his own house Amplified Bible Now it came about at the end of the twenty years, in which Solomon had built the house of the LORD and his own house (palace), Christian Standard Bible At the end of twenty years during which Solomon had built the LORD’s temple and his own palace— Holman Christian Standard Bible At the end of 20 years during which Solomon had built the LORD’s temple and his own palace— American Standard Version And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, wherein Solomon had built the house of Jehovah, and his own house, Contemporary English Version It took 20 years for the LORD's temple and Solomon's palace to be built. English Revised Version And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, wherein Solomon had built the house of the LORD, and his own house, GOD'S WORD® Translation It took Solomon 20 years to build the LORD's house and his own house. Good News Translation It took Solomon twenty years to build the Temple and his palace. International Standard Version It took Solomon 20 years to build the LORD's Temple and his own palace. Majority Standard Bible Now at the end of the twenty years during which Solomon had built the house of the LORD and his own palace, NET Bible After twenty years, during which Solomon built the LORD's temple and his royal palace, New Heart English Bible It happened at the end of twenty years, in which Solomon had built the house of the LORD, and his own house, Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, wherein Solomon had built the house of the LORD, and his own house, World English Bible At the end of twenty years, in which Solomon had built Yahweh’s house and his own house, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass at the end of twenty years that Solomon has built the house of YHWH and his own house. Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, at the end of twenty years, that Solomon hath built the house of Jehovah, and his own house. Smith's Literal Translation And it will be from the end of twenty years, which Solomon built the house of Jehovah and his house, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd at the end of twenty years after Solomon had built the house of the Lord and his own house: Catholic Public Domain Version Then, twenty years having passed since Solomon built the house of the Lord and his own house, New American Bible After the twenty years during which Solomon built the house of the LORD and his own house, New Revised Standard Version At the end of twenty years, during which Solomon had built the house of the LORD and his own house, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND it came to pass at the end of twenty years, wherein Solomon had built the house of the LORD and the royal palace, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was at the end of twenty years, Solomon built the house of LORD JEHOVAH and the house of his kingdom. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, wherein Solomon had built the house of the LORD, and his own house, Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass after twenty years, in which Solomon built the house of the Lord, and his own house, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Additional Accomplishments1Now at the end of the twenty years during which Solomon had built the house of the LORD and his own palace, 2Solomon rebuilt the cities Hiram had given him and settled Israelites there.… Cross References 1 Kings 9:10-14 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. ... 1 Kings 9:15-23 This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. / Pharaoh king of Egypt had attacked and captured Gezer. He had set it on fire, killed the Canaanites who lived in the city, and given it as a dowry to his daughter, Solomon’s wife. / So Solomon rebuilt Gezer, Lower Beth-horon, ... 1 Kings 9:24-28 As soon as Pharaoh’s daughter had come up from the City of David to the palace that Solomon had built for her, he built the supporting terraces. / Three times a year Solomon offered burnt offerings and peace offerings on the altar he had built for the LORD, burning incense with them before the LORD. So he completed the temple. / King Solomon also assembled a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea. ... 1 Kings 10:1-13 Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. ... 1 Kings 10:14-29 The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land. / King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. ... 1 Kings 11:1-8 King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. / He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away. ... 1 Kings 11:9-13 Now the LORD grew angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. / Although He had warned Solomon explicitly not to follow other gods, Solomon did not keep the LORD’s command. / Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. ... 1 Kings 11:14-25 Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. / Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. ... 1 Kings 11:26-40 Now Jeroboam son of Nebat was an Ephraimite from Zeredah whose mother was a widow named Zeruah. Jeroboam was a servant of Solomon, but he rebelled against the king, / and this is the account of his rebellion against the king. Solomon had built the supporting terraces and repaired the gap in the wall of the city of his father David. / Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph. ... 1 Kings 11:41-43 As for the rest of the acts of Solomon—all that he did, as well as his wisdom—are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon? / Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years. / And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 9:1-12 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. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain. / When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, ... 2 Chronicles 9:13-28 The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. And all the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon. / King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield. ... 2 Chronicles 9:29-31 As for the rest of the acts of Solomon, from beginning to end, are they not written in the Records of Nathan the Prophet, in the Prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the Visions of Iddo the Seer concerning Jeroboam son of Nebat? / Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years. / And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place. Matthew 12:42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. Luke 11:31 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, wherein Solomon had built the house of the LORD, and his own house, at the end 1 Kings 9:10 And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, when Solomon had built the two houses, the house of the LORD, and the king's house, Jump to Previous Built End House Palace Solomon Temple Time Twenty WhereinJump to Next Built End House Palace Solomon Temple Time Twenty Wherein2 Chronicles 8 1. Solomon's buildings7. The remaining Canaanites, Solomon makes tributaries, but the Israelites rulers 11. Pharaoh's daughter removes to her house 12. Solomon's yearly solemn sacrifices 14. He appoints the priests and Levites to their places 17. The navy fetches gold from Ophir Now at the end of the twenty years This phrase marks a significant period in the reign of King Solomon, highlighting the completion of two major construction projects. The twenty-year timeframe is consistent with the biblical account of Solomon's reign, which lasted 40 years. This period reflects Solomon's dedication to establishing a strong and prosperous kingdom, emphasizing the importance of time in fulfilling God's purposes. The number twenty in biblical numerology often symbolizes a period of waiting or completion, suggesting the fulfillment of God's promises to David regarding the temple. during which Solomon had built the house of the LORD and his own palace Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. 2. The House of the LORD Refers to the Temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 3. Solomon's Palace A grand structure built by Solomon, showcasing his wealth and the prosperity of Israel during his reign. 4. Twenty Years The period it took Solomon to complete the construction of both the Temple and his palace, indicating a time of significant development and achievement in Israel. 5. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, where both the Temple and Solomon's palace were located, serving as the political and spiritual center of the nation. Teaching Points God's Timing and PatienceThe twenty-year period reminds us that significant achievements often require time and patience. Trust in God's timing for the fulfillment of His promises and plans in our lives. Prioritizing God's Work Solomon prioritized building the Temple before his palace, illustrating the importance of putting God's work first in our lives. Consider how you can prioritize spiritual commitments over personal ambitions. Legacy of Faithfulness Solomon's dedication to building the Temple leaves a legacy of faithfulness to God. Reflect on the legacy you are building through your actions and commitments. The Role of Wisdom in Leadership Solomon's wisdom was instrumental in his successful reign and building projects. Seek God's wisdom in your leadership roles and decision-making processes. The Importance of Worship The Temple served as a place of worship and communion with God. Evaluate the role of worship in your life and how you can cultivate a deeper relationship with God.(1) And it came to pass.--The verb is identical with 1Kings 9:10, slightly abbreviated. Wherein.--When. The "twenty years" are reckoned from the fourth year of the reign (1Kings 6:6), and include seven years during which the Temple was building, and thirteen during which the palace was built (1Kings 6:38; 1Kings 7:1). Verse 1. - (parallel, 1 Kings 9:10). - Twenty years, wherein Solomon had built the house of the Lord, and his own house. The description is intended to be, what it is, chronologically exact. Four years of Solomon had passed when he began the Lord's house, seven were spent in building it, thirteen in finishing and furnishing it, and in building, finishing, and furnishing the king's house - in all twenty-four years.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nowוַיְהִ֞י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be at the end מִקֵּ֣ץ ׀ (miq·qêṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7093: An extremity, after of the twenty עֶשְׂרִ֣ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth years שָׁנָ֗ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year during which אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֛ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne had built בָּנָ֧ה (bā·nāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1129: To build the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case his own palace, בֵּיתֽוֹ׃ (bê·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Links 2 Chronicles 8:1 NIV2 Chronicles 8:1 NLT 2 Chronicles 8:1 ESV 2 Chronicles 8:1 NASB 2 Chronicles 8:1 KJV 2 Chronicles 8:1 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 8:1 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 8:1 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 8:1 French Bible 2 Chronicles 8:1 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 8:1 It happened at the end of twenty (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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