2 Chronicles 8:16

Verse

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

And all the work of Solomon was complete, from the day when he put the base of the Lord's house in position, till Solomon had come to the end of building the Lord's house.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Solomon had all charges prepared, from the day that he founded the house of the Lord, until the day wherein he finished it.

Free Bible Version

This is how all 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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe Salomon had made prouision for all the worke, from the day of the foundation of the house of the Lord, vntill it was finished: so the house of the Lord was perfite.

King James (Authorized) 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.

Translation for Translators

They did all the work of building the temple that Solomon told them to do, until it was all completed. So they finishing building the temple.

Unlocked Literal Bible

All the work ordered by Solomon was completed, from the day the foundation of the house of Yahweh was laid until it was finished. The house of Yahweh was completed.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

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.

Context

Solomon’s Additional Achievements

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.

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

This verse highlights King Solomon's commitment to completing the construction of the Lord's temple, his own palace, the terraces, the wall of Jerusalem, and other necessary buildings. It showcases Solomon's dedication to honoring God through the completion of these significant projects, reflecting his desire to glorify the Lord in all aspects of his reign. The verse underscores the importance of prioritizing God's work and worship above personal ambitions, demonstrating a model of leadership that places God at the center of all endeavors. Solomon's actions serve as a reminder for believers to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, trusting that all other things will be added unto them.

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