2 Chronicles 2:15

Verse

Now let my lord send to his servants the wheat, barley, olive oil, and wine he promised.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now therefore the wheat and the barley, the oil and the wine, which my lord hath spoken of, let him send unto his servants:

Bible in Basic English

So now let my lord send to his servants the grain and the oil and the wine as my lord has said;

Douay-Rheims 1899

The wheat therefore, and the barley and the oil, and the wine, which thou, my lord, hast promised, send to thy servants.

Free Bible Version

Now my lord, please send to us his servants the wheat, barley, olive oil, and wine he spoke about.

Geneva Bible 1599

Now therefore the wheate and the barley, the oyle and the wine, which my lorde hath spoken of, let him send vnto his seruants.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now therefore the wheat, and the barley, the oil, and the wine, which my lord hath spoken of, let him send unto his servants:

Translation for Translators

“Now please send us the wheat and barley and olive oil and wine that you promised to send to us.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now then, the wheat and the barley, the oil and the wine, of which my master has spoken, let him send these things to his servants.

Noah Webster Bible

Now therefore the wheat, and the barley, the oil, and the wine which my lord hath spoken of, let him send to his servants;

World English Bible

“Now therefore, the wheat, the barley, the oil, and the wine which my lord has spoken of, let him send to his servants;

Young's Literal Translation

'And, now, the wheat, and the barley, the oil, and the wine, as my lord said, let him send to his servants,

Context

Hiram’s Reply to Solomon

¹⁴He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David.¹⁵Now let my lord send to his servants the wheat, barley, olive oil, and wine he promised.¹⁶We will cut logs from Lebanon, as many as you need, and we will float them to you as rafts by sea down to Joppa. Then you can take them up to Jerusalem.”

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

This verse describes Solomon's request for skilled workers to assist in the construction of the temple, highlighting the importance of expertise and craftsmanship in God's service. It emphasizes the need for individuals with specific talents and abilities to contribute to the work of the Lord, showcasing the value of diverse skills within the body of believers. By seeking out skilled workers, Solomon ensured that the temple would be built with excellence and precision, reflecting the honor and glory due to God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Solomon numbered all the strangers that were in the land of Israel,.... Which, according to Kimchi, were the remains of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, and Jebusites, see Ch2 8:8, yet not idolaters, or they would not have been suffered by David and Solomon to have dwelt in the land, but were such as were become proselytes of the gate: after the numbering wherewith David his father had numbered them; not at the time Israel was numbered by him, but in order to provide workmen for the building of the temple, Ch1 22:2, and they were found an hundred and fifty thousand and six hundred; men able to bear burdens, and hew timber.