2 Chronicles 2:1
Now Solomon decided to build a house for the LORD’s name, and a house for his kingdom.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.
In Context
Cross References
Deuteronomy 12:5But to the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes, to put his name there, you shall seek his habitation, and you shall come there.
Deuteronomy 28:58If you will not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that you may fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD your God,
1 Kings 5:15Solomon had seventy thousand who bore burdens, and eighty thousand who were stone cutters in the mountains,
1 Kings 8:18But the LORD said to David my father, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart.
1 Kings 9:1When Solomon had finished the building of the LORD’s house, the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do,
Matthew 6:9Pray like this: “‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 2:1
Solomon's trading, which we read of in the close of the foregoing chapter, and the encouragement he gave both to merchandise and manufacturers, were very commendable. But building was the work he was designed for, and to that business he is here applying himself. Here is, I. Solomon's determination to build the temple and a royal palace, and his appointing labourers to be employed herein, ver. 1, 2 , 17 , 18 . II. His request to Huram king of Tyre to furnish him both with artists and materials, ver. 3-10 . III.… Read the whole commentary →