Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Now Solomon was determined to build a temple dedicated to the Name of the LORD as well as his own royal palace.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.
Holman Bible
A Conservative Version
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of LORD, and a house for his kingdom.
American Standard Version
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
Amplified
Bible in Basic English
Now it was Solomon's purpose to put up a house for the name of the Lord and a house for himself as king.
Darby Translation
And Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
Julia Smith Translation
And Solomon will say to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
King James 2000
And Solomon determined to build a house for the name of the LORD, and a house for his kingdom.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Solomon planned to build a house for the name of Yahweh and a {royal palace for himself}.
Modern King James verseion
And Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Solomon determined to build a house for the name of the LORD, and a house for his kingdom:
NET Bible
Solomon ordered a temple to be built to honor the Lord, as well as a royal palace for himself.
New Heart English Bible
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of the LORD, and a house for his kingdom.
The Emphasized Bible
Then Solomon gave word to build a house for the Name of Yahweh, and a house for his kingdom.
Webster
And Solomon determined to build a house for the name of the LORD, and a house for his kingdom.
World English Bible
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Yahweh, and a house for his kingdom.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Solomon saith to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom,
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 2:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon Petitions The King Of Tyre
1 Now Solomon was determined to build a temple dedicated to the Name of the LORD as well as his own royal palace. 2 So Solomon conscripted 70,000 men to do heavy work, 80,000 men to quarry in the hill country, and 3,600 to supervise them.
Cross References
1 Kings 5:5
So now I'm planning to build a temple dedicated to the LORD my God, just as the LORD told my father when he said, "Your son, whom I will set on your throne to replace you, will build the Temple dedicated to me.'
Deuteronomy 12:5
Instead, you must seek to enter only the place that the LORD your God will choose among your tribes. There he will establish his name and live.
Deuteronomy 12:11
then bring to the place that the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling place where he will establish his name everything that I'm commanding you: your burnt offerings, your sacrifices, your tithes, your hand-carried gifts, and all your best offerings in fulfillment of promises that you pledged to the LORD.
Deuteronomy 28:58
"If you aren't careful to observe all the words of this Law that have been written in this book, instructing you to fear this glorious and awesome name of the LORD your God,
1 Kings 7:1
But Solomon took thirteen years to build his own palace, and finally finished it.
1 Kings 8:18
The LORD told my father David:
1 Kings 8:20
"The LORD has brought to fulfillment what he promised, and now here I stand, having succeeded my father David to sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the Temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
1 Kings 9:1
Later, after Solomon had finished building the LORD's Temple, the royal palace, and everything else that Solomon wanted to do,
1 Chronicles 22:10
He will build a temple to my name. He will be a son to me, I myself will be a father to him, and I will secure his royal throne in Israel forever.'
Matthew 6:9-10
Therefore, this is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.