2 Chronicles 4:19
New International Version
Solomon also made all the furnishings that were in God’s temple: the golden altar; the tables on which was the bread of the Presence;

New Living Translation
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the Temple of God: the gold altar; the tables for the Bread of the Presence;

English Standard Version
So Solomon made all the vessels that were in the house of God: the golden altar, the tables for the bread of the Presence,

Berean Standard Bible
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence;

King James Bible
And Solomon made all the vessels that were for the house of God, the golden altar also, and the tables whereon the shewbread was set;

New King James Version
Thus Solomon had all the furnishings made for the house of God: the altar of gold and the tables on which was the showbread;

New American Standard Bible
Solomon also made all the things that were in the house of God: the golden altar, the tables with the bread of the Presence on them,

NASB 1995
Solomon also made all the things that were in the house of God: even the golden altar, the tables with the bread of the Presence on them,

NASB 1977
Solomon also made all the things that were in the house of God: even the golden altar, the tables with the bread of the Presence on them,

Legacy Standard Bible
Solomon also made all the furniture which was in the house of God: even the golden altar and the tables with the bread of the Presence on them,

Amplified Bible
Solomon also made all the articles that were in the house of God: the golden altar, and the tables for the bread of the Presence (showbread),

Christian Standard Bible
Solomon also made all the equipment in God’s temple: the gold altar; the tables on which to put the Bread of the Presence;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Solomon also made all the equipment in God’s temple: the gold altar; the tables on which to put the bread of the Presence;

American Standard Version
And Solomon made all the vessels that were in the house of God, the golden altar also, and the tables whereon was the showbread;

Contemporary English Version
Solomon also gave orders to make the following temple furnishings out of gold: the altar, the tables that held the sacred loaves of bread,

English Revised Version
And Solomon made all the vessels that were in the house of God, the golden altar also, and the tables whereon was the shewbread;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Solomon made all the furnishings for God's temple: the gold altar, the gold tables on which the bread of the presence was placed,

Good News Translation
King Solomon also had gold furnishings made for the Temple: the altar and the tables for the bread offered to God;

International Standard Version
Solomon also made these items for God's Temple: the golden altar, the tables for the Bread of the Presence,

Majority Standard Bible
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence;

NET Bible
Solomon also made these items for God's temple: the gold altar, the tables on which the Bread of the Presence was kept,

New Heart English Bible
Solomon made all the vessels that were in God's house, the golden altar also, and the tables with the show bread on them;

Webster's Bible Translation
And Solomon made all the vessels that were for the house of God, the golden altar also, and the tables on which the show-bread was set;

World English Bible
Solomon made all the vessels that were in God’s house: the golden altar, the tables with the show bread on them,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Solomon makes all the vessels that [are for] the house of God, and the altar of gold, and the tables, and on them [is] Bread of the Presentation;

Young's Literal Translation
And Solomon maketh all the vessels that are for the house of God, and the altar of gold, and the tables, and on them is bread of the presence;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Solomon will make all the vessels, those of the house of God, and the altar of gold, and the tables, and upon them the bread of the faces;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Solomon made all the vessels for the house of God, and the golden altar, and the tables, upon which were the leaves of proposition,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Solomon made all the vessels for the house of God, and the gold altar, and the tables upon which were the bread of the presence;

New American Bible
Solomon made all the articles that were for the house of God: the golden altar, the tables on which the showbread lay,

New Revised Standard Version
So Solomon made all the things that were in the house of God: the golden altar, the tables for the bread of the Presence,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Solomon made all the vessels that were for the house of God, the golden altar also, and the tables whereon the shewbread was set;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Solomon made all the vessels that were in the house of God, the golden altar also, and the tables whereon was the showbread;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Solomon made all the vessels of the house of the Lord, and the golden altar, and the tables, and upon them were to be the loaves of shewbread;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Completion of the Gold Furnishings
19Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; 20the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed;…

Cross References
1 Kings 7:48-50
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

Exodus 25:23-30
You are also to make a table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high. / Overlay it with pure gold and make a gold molding around it. / And make a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. ...

Exodus 37:10-16
He also made the table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high. / He overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding around it. / And he made a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. ...

1 Kings 6:20-22
The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. / So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. / So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.

Exodus 25:31-40
Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. / There are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extend from the lampstand. ...

Exodus 37:17-24
Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other. / There were three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extended from the lampstand. ...

1 Kings 7:40-45
Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished all the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of the LORD: / the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; / the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars); ...

Exodus 30:1-10
“You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense. / It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. / Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. ...

Exodus 37:25-28
He made the altar of incense out of acacia wood. It was square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns were of one piece. / And he overlaid with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns. Then he made a molding of gold around it. / He made two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it. ...

1 Kings 8:4
and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.

Hebrews 9:2-5
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. ...

Exodus 25:8-9
And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. / You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.

1 Kings 6:19-28
Solomon also prepared the inner sanctuary within the temple to set the ark of the covenant of the LORD there. / The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. / So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. ...

Exodus 26:1-37
“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. / Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide—all curtains the same size. / Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. ...

1 Kings 7:23-26
He also made the Sea of cast metal. It was circular in shape, measuring ten cubits from rim to rim, five cubits in height, and thirty cubits in circumference. / Below the rim, ornamental buds encircled it, ten per cubit all the way around the Sea, cast in two rows as a part of the Sea. / The Sea stood on twelve oxen, three facing north, three facing west, three facing south, and three facing east. The Sea rested on them, with all their hindquarters toward the center. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And Solomon made all the vessels that were for the house of God, the golden altar also, and the tables where on the show bread was set;

all the vessels

2 Chronicles 36:10,18
And when the year was expired, king Nebuchadnezzar sent, and brought him to Babylon, with the goodly vessels of the house of the LORD, and made Zedekiah his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem…

1 Kings 7:48-50
And Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the LORD: the altar of gold, and the table of gold, whereupon the shewbread was, …

2 Kings 24:13
And he carried out thence all the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house, and cut in pieces all the vessels of gold which Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD, as the LORD had said.

the golden

2 Chronicles 26:16-18
But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense…

Exodus 30:1-10
And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of shittim wood shalt thou make it…

Exodus 37:25-29
And he made the incense altar of shittim wood: the length of it was a cubit, and the breadth of it a cubit; it was foursquare; and two cubits was the height of it; the horns thereof were of the same…

the tables

Exodus 25:23-30
Thou shalt also make a table of shittim wood: two cubits shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof…

Leviticus 24:5-8
And thou shalt take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes thereof: two tenth deals shall be in one cake…

1 Chronicles 28:16
And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver:

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So Solomon made
This phrase highlights the active role of King Solomon in the construction and furnishing of the temple. The Hebrew root for "made" is עָשָׂה (asah), which means to do, fashion, or accomplish. This verb emphasizes Solomon's dedication and obedience to God's command to build the temple, a task initially given to his father, David. Solomon's actions reflect a fulfillment of divine promise and a continuation of the Davidic covenant, underscoring the importance of faithfulness and diligence in carrying out God's work.

all the furnishings
The term "furnishings" refers to the various items crafted for use in the temple. In Hebrew, the word כְּלִי (keli) can mean vessel, implement, or utensil. This indicates the comprehensive nature of Solomon's work, ensuring that every necessary item was prepared for worship. The meticulous preparation of these furnishings signifies the importance of order and reverence in worship, reminding believers of the need for preparation and sanctity in their own spiritual practices.

for the house of God
This phrase identifies the temple as the dwelling place of God among His people. The Hebrew word for "house" is בַּיִת (bayit), which can mean house, dwelling, or temple. The temple was not just a physical structure but a symbol of God's presence and covenant with Israel. It served as a central place for worship, sacrifice, and communion with God, highlighting the importance of having a dedicated space for encountering the divine.

the golden altar
The "golden altar" refers to the altar of incense, which was placed in the Holy Place of the temple. The Hebrew word for "altar" is מִזְבֵּחַ (mizbeach), meaning a place of sacrifice. The use of gold, a precious metal, signifies the altar's sacredness and the value of worship and prayer. The altar of incense represents the prayers of the people ascending to God, emphasizing the importance of intercession and the sweet aroma of a life devoted to prayer.

the tables
These tables were used to hold the Bread of the Presence. The Hebrew word for "table" is שֻׁלְחָן (shulchan), which signifies a place of fellowship and provision. In the temple, these tables were a constant reminder of God's provision and sustenance for His people. They symbolize the spiritual nourishment that comes from God's Word and the fellowship believers have with Him.

on which was the Bread of the Presence
The "Bread of the Presence," also known as showbread, was a continual offering before the Lord. The Hebrew term לֶחֶם הַפָּנִים (lechem haPanim) literally means "bread of the face," indicating the bread's perpetual presence before God. This bread symbolizes God's provision and the covenant relationship between God and Israel. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the sustenance He provides, both physically and spiritually, to His people. The Bread of the Presence points forward to Christ, the Bread of Life, who offers eternal sustenance to all who believe in Him.

(c) CATALOGUE OF OBJECTS IN GOLD--CONCLUSION

(2Ch 4:19 -2Ch_5:1). 1Kings 7:48-50.

The narrative still coincides in the main with that of Kings, allowing for one or two remarkable alterations.

(19) For the house.--In the houses (without proposition, comp. 2Chronicles 4:11).

The golden altar also.--Literally, both the golden altar and the tables, and upon them the Presence bread. So LXX. and Vulg. The parallel passage, 1Kings 7:48, says, and the table on which (was) the Presence bread (in) gold. (See Note on 2Chronicles 4:8, supr., and 1Chronicles 28:16.) On the one hand, the chronicler in these three passages consistently speaks of tables, although the book of Kings mentions one table only; and, on the other hand, elsewhere he actually speaks himself of "the Pure Table," and "the Table of the Pile," as if there were only one such table (2Chronicles 13:11; 2Chronicles 29:18). . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Solomon
שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

also made
וַיַּ֣עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the furnishings
הַכֵּלִ֔ים (hak·kê·lîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

for
אֲשֶׁ֖ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the house
בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of God:
הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

the golden
הַזָּהָ֔ב (haz·zā·hāḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

altar;
מִזְבַּ֣ח (miz·baḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4196: An altar

the tables
הַשֻּׁלְחָנ֔וֹת (haš·šul·ḥā·nō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7979: A table, a meal

on which was placed
וַעֲלֵיהֶ֖ם (wa·‘ă·lê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the Bread
לֶ֥חֶם (le·ḥem)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain

of the Presence;
הַפָּנִֽים׃ (hap·pā·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6440: The face


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