2 Chronicles 2 (KJV)
Read 2 Chronicles chapter 2 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
2 Chronicles 2
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2 Chronicles 2 Summary
Solomon prepares to build the Temple by requesting skilled craftsmen and materials from Hiram (Huram) king of Tyre. Hiram responds with praise for the God of Israel and sends Huram-abi, a master artisan skilled in gold, silver, bronze, iron, stone, and textiles.
This international cooperation for God's Temple shows that God's purposes sometimes involve partnerships beyond Israel. Solomon's humility—acknowledging that heaven cannot contain God, much less a human-built temple—sets the theological tone for the construction.
Key Themes
International cooperationTemple preparationGod's transcendenceSkilled craftsmanshipSolomon's humility
Key Verses in 2 Chronicles 2
"But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him?"
— 2 Chronicles 2:6
Solomon's theological insight recognizes that no building can contain the infinite God.
"Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth."
— 2 Chronicles 2:12
Even a pagan king acknowledges Israel's God as Creator—a testimony to God's renown.
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No matter how grand our efforts for God, they can never match His greatness. Serve with excellence while maintaining humility about our limitations.
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Who was Huram-abi?
A master craftsman sent by King Hiram of Tyre to help build Solomon's Temple. He was skilled in working with gold, silver, bronze, iron, stone, wood, and fabrics.
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