Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All Solomon’s work was carried out, from the day the foundation of the temple of the LORD was laid until its completion. So the temple of the LORD was finished. New Living Translation 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. English Standard Version 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. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible 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. So the house of the LORD was completed. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Everything Solomon had planned to do was now finished--from the laying of the temple's foundation to its completion. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation 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. Good News Translation 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. International Standard Version 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. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible 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. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd 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. Young's Literal Translation 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. Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSolomon had all charges prepared, from the day that he founded the house of the Lord, until the day wherein he finished it. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible 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. New Revised Standard Version 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. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation Now all the work had been prepared from the day when the foundation was laid, until Solomon finished the house of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Additional Accomplishments…15They did not turn aside from the king’s command regarding the priests or the Levites or any matter concerning the treasuries. 16Thus 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. 17Then Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth on the coast of Edom.… Cross References 1 Kings 9:10-25 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 6:14 So Solomon built the temple and finished it. 1 Kings 7:51 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. 1 Kings 9:1 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, 1 Kings 5:18 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. 2 Chronicles 5:1 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. 2 Chronicles 7:11 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, 2 Chronicles 2:1 Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself. 2 Chronicles 3:1-2 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. 2 Chronicles 4:11 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: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 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. 2 Chronicles 6:10 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. 2 Chronicles 7:1 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. 2 Chronicles 9:1 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. Ezra 6:14-15 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. Treasury of Scripture 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. 1 Kings 5:18 And Solomon's builders and Hiram's builders did hew them, and the stonesquarers: so they prepared timber and stones to build the house. 1 Kings 6:7 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 nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building. Jump to Previous Accomplished Base Carried Complete Completed Completion Finished Foundation House Laid Order Perfect Perfected Position Prepared Solomon Solomon's Temple WorkJump to Next Accomplished Base Carried Complete Completed Completion Finished Foundation House Laid Order Perfect Perfected Position Prepared Solomon Solomon's Temple Work2 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 Thus all the work of Solomon was carried out This phrase highlights Solomon's dedication and commitment to completing the temple, a task that was divinely appointed to him. 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 (2 Samuel 7:12-13). 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 1 Kings 4:29-34, where Solomon's wisdom and understanding are described as vast and unparalleled. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel, known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. 2. The House of the LORD 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. 3. The Foundation of the Temple The beginning of the construction of the Temple, which was a significant event in Israel's history, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 4. Completion of the Temple 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. 5. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, chosen by God as the location for His Temple, and a central place of worship and governance. Teaching Points Faithfulness in God's WorkSolomon'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. The Importance of God's Presence 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. The Role of Leadership in God's Plan 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. Completion and Fulfillment of God's Promises 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. The Significance of Worship 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.(16) Now.--And, here equivalent to so. Prepared = completed. (2Chronicles 29:35; 2Chronicles 35:10; 2Chronicles 35:16; a late use of the word n?kon.) Unto the day of the foundation . . . until it was finished.--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 (2Chronicles 3:1 to 2Chronicles 5:1). (The Heb. Is, unto that day of the foundation," i.e., that memorable day, see 2Chronicles 3:1-3.) All the versions, however, understand from the day of the foundation unto the completion of the Temple, and perhaps 'ad ha-yom is, in the chronicler's Hebrew equivalent to l?min ha-yom, expressing the terminus a quo. . . . Verse 16. - Was prepared. This is the niph. of כּוּן; and occurs eight times in Chronicles, but in other conjugations forty-two times. The evident signification is, Thus was all the work of Solomon steadily ordered to the day of foundation of the house... and on uninterruptedly till it was finished; i.e. 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.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thus allכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the work מְלֶ֣אכֶת (mə·le·ḵeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property of Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne was carried out, וַתִּכֹּן֙ (wat·tik·kōn) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect from עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the day הַיּ֛וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day the foundation was laid מוּסַ֥ד (mū·saḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4143: Foundation, foundation laying for the house בֵּית־ (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 until וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while it was finished. כְּלֹת֑וֹ (kə·lō·ṯōw) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent So the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel was completed. שָׁלֵ֖ם (šā·lêm) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 8003: Complete, safe, at peace Links 2 Chronicles 8:16 NIV2 Chronicles 8:16 NLT 2 Chronicles 8:16 ESV 2 Chronicles 8:16 NASB 2 Chronicles 8:16 KJV 2 Chronicles 8:16 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 8:16 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 8:16 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 8:16 French Bible 2 Chronicles 8:16 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 8:16 Now all the work of Solomon was (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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