2 Chronicles 2:4 · KJV

"Behold, 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."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

⁶But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?

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Reflection Questions

How does dedicating something to God change its purpose for you?

What does it mean to you to offer sacrifices in your life?

When have you felt the need to create a space for worship?

Life Application

worship

Consider setting aside a specific time and space for worship in your daily routine.

commitment

Reflect on what commitments you can make to honor God in your life.

People in This Verse

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

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital city of Israel, significant for its religious and historical importance.

Connection to Jesus

divine attribute

Solomon's acknowledgment of God's greatness and the limitations of human efforts reflects the divine attribute of God's omnipresence, which is fully revealed in Jesus.

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