2 Chronicles 3:2
2 Chronicles 3:2 in Multiple Translations
Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign.
And he began to build in the second day of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign.
And he began to build in the second day of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign.
The building was started in the second month in the fourth year of his rule.
Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in his fourth year as king.
And he beganne to buylde in the seconde moneth and the second day, in the fourth yeere of his reigne.
and he beginneth to build in the second [day], in the second month, in the fourth year of his reign.
He began to build in the second day of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign.
And he began to build in the second day of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign.
And he began to build in the second month, in the fourth year of his reign.
They began the work in April, when Solomon had been ruling almost four years.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 3:2
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2 Chronicles 3:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ֠/יָּחֶל
לִ/בְנ֞וֹת
בַּ/חֹ֤דֶשׁ
הַ/שֵּׁנִי֙
בַּ/שֵּׁנִ֔י
בִּ/שְׁנַ֥ת
אַרְבַּ֖ע
לְ/מַלְכוּתֽ/וֹ
וַ֠/יָּחֶל
châlal
H2490
to bore
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
לִ/בְנ֞וֹת
bânâh
H1129
to build
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
בַּ/חֹ֤דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
Prep | N-ms
הַ/שֵּׁנִי֙
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
בַּ/שֵּׁנִ֔י
shênîy
H8145
second
Prep | Adj
בִּ/שְׁנַ֥ת
shâneh
H8141
year
Prep | N-fs
אַרְבַּ֖ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
לְ/מַלְכוּתֽ/וֹ
malkûwth
H4438
royalty
Prep | N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 3:2
וַ֠/יָּחֶל
châlal
H2490
"to bore"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to profane or begin, like starting something new or breaking a rule. It appears in the Bible when someone disrespects God or a person, like in Ezekiel 22:26. It can also mean to play music or start a project.
Definition: 1) to wound (fatally), bore through, pierce, bore 1a) (Qal) to pierce 1b) (Pual) to be slain 1c) (Poel) to wound, pierce 1d) (Poal) to be wounded
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: begin ([idiom] men began), defile, [idiom] break, defile, [idiom] eat (as common things), [idiom] first, [idiom] gather the grape thereof, [idiom] take inheritance, pipe, player on instruments, pollute, (cast as) profane (self), prostitute, slay (slain), sorrow, stain, wound. See also: Genesis 4:26; Ezra 3:8; Psalms 55:21.
לִ/בְנ֞וֹת
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
בַּ/חֹ֤דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
הַ/שֵּׁנִי֙
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
בַּ/שֵּׁנִ֔י
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Prep | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
בִּ/שְׁנַ֥ת
shâneh
H8141
"year"
Prep | N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
אַרְבַּ֖ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
לְ/מַלְכוּתֽ/וֹ
malkûwth
H4438
"royalty"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
Royalty or royal power refers to the authority and dominion of a king or queen, like Solomon's reign in Israel. It can also mean the kingdom or territory ruled by a monarch. The word is used in the Bible to describe sovereign power and authority.
Definition: 1) royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom, sovereign power 1a) royal power, dominion 1b) reign 1c) kingdom, realm Aramaic equivalent: mal.khu (מַלְכוּ "kingdom" H4437)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: empire, kingdom, realm, reign, royal. See also: Numbers 24:7; Esther 1:9; Psalms 45:7.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 3:2
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- 2 Chronicles 3:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 3:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 3:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:2
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:2
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 3:2
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 3:2
Context — Temple Construction Begins
1Then 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.
2Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign.
3The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. 4The portico at the front, extending across the width of the temple, was twenty cubits long and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 6:1 | In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the month of Ziv, the second month of the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, he began to build the house of the LORD. |
2 Chronicles 3:2 Summary
This verse tells us that Solomon started building the temple on a specific day, the second day of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign. This was an important moment in Solomon's life, as he was fulfilling his father David's dream of building a house for the Lord, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:1-17. Just like Solomon, we should strive to follow God's plans and timing in our lives, as encouraged in Psalm 37:23, which says that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. By trusting in God's wisdom and guidance, we can make decisions that honor Him and bring glory to His name, just as Solomon did when he started building the temple.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the second day of the second month in the fourth year of Solomon's reign?
The second day of the second month likely holds importance as it may relate to the timing of the Passover, as seen in Exodus 12:1-28, and the fourth year of Solomon's reign marks a significant milestone in his kingdom, as noted in 1 Kings 6:1, where it is stated that Solomon began building the temple 480 years after the Israelites left Egypt.
Why did Solomon start construction on the temple at this specific time?
Solomon started construction on the temple in the fourth year of his reign, possibly because he had established a period of peace and stability in the kingdom, as seen in 1 Kings 5:4, which says that God had given him rest on every side, and he felt it was the right time to fulfill his father David's desire to build a house for the Lord, as mentioned in 2 Samuel 7:1-17.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of Solomon's life and reign?
This verse serves as a pivotal moment in Solomon's life, marking the beginning of the construction of the temple, which was a central aspect of his reign and a fulfillment of God's promise to David, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-16, and it demonstrates Solomon's commitment to following God's will and honoring his father's legacy.
What can we learn from Solomon's actions in this verse?
We can learn the importance of timing and obedience in our lives, as Solomon waited for the right moment to start the construction of the temple, and we should also strive to fulfill God's plans and promises in our own lives, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11, which says that God has plans to prosper us and give us hope and a future.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to wait for the right timing, just like Solomon did, before taking action?
- How can I honor God and my spiritual heritage, just as Solomon honored his father David, in my own life and decisions?
- What are some promises or plans that God has given me, and how can I work towards fulfilling them, just like Solomon fulfilled his father's desire to build the temple?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my commitment to following God's will, just as Solomon did by starting the construction of the temple?
- How can I prioritize my relationship with God and seek His guidance, just as Solomon did, in my daily life and decisions?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 3:2
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 3:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 3:2
And he began to build in the second day of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign. And he began to build in the second day of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:2
Of this verse, and the rest of this chapter, See Poole "".
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:2
2 Chronicles 3:2 And he began to build in the second [day] of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign.Ver. 2. In the fourth year of his reign.] Temple work meets with many problems, and goes not on too hastily.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:2
(2) In the second day of the second month.—Heb., in the second month in the second. The versions omit the repetition, which is probably a scribe’s error. “On the second day” would be expressed in Hebrew differently. Read simply, “And he began to build in the second month,” i.e., in Zif (or April—May). See 1 Kings 6:1.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 3:2
2. in the second day] The words are absent from 1 Kings and should probably be omitted here. The year according to 1 Kings was the four hundred and eightieth after the Exodus.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 3:2
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(1 Kings) the Wisdom of Solomon by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of organization and order in the Bible. He uses the example of God organizing the Israelites in the book of Numbers to emphasiz |
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The Building of the Temple Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In 'The Building of the Temple Part 2', Chuck Smith elaborates on the construction of Solomon's temple, emphasizing its grandeur and the meticulous craftsmanship involved. He highl |