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2 Chronicles 2:3 · KJV

"And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.
2And Solomon told out threescore and ten thousand men to bear burdens, and fourscore thousand to hew in the mountain, and three thousand and six hundred to oversee them.
3And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me.
4Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel.
5And the house which I build is great: for great is our God above all gods.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you seek help from others in your endeavors?

2

What does it mean for you to build partnerships?

3

When have you experienced the benefits of collaboration?

Life Application

collaboration

Reach out to others for support in your projects.

community

Engage with your community to achieve common goals.

People in This Verse

HuramOT

King of Tyre, known for his alliance with Solomon and support in building the temple.

First appearance: 1 Kings 5:1

SolomonOT

The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon is known for his wisdom and wealth. He built the First Temple in Jerusalem and ruled during a time of peace.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 12:24

Places in This Verse

Tyre(Tyre, Lebanon today)

A significant ancient Phoenician city known for its trade and skilled artisans.

Connection to Jesus

typology

Solomon's intention to build a temple for God serves as a typological foreshadowing of Jesus, who is referred to as the true temple in the New Testament.

See also: John 2:19

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