Chapter-by-chapter studies of 2 Chronicles, with Christ-centered reflection and practical applications.
Second Chronicles 3 describes the beginning of Solomon’s temple construction at Jerusalem on mount Moriah, at the place David had prepared on the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite. The chapter associates this location with the Lord’s appearance to David. Construction begins on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign. A long period of preparation now becomes the actual work of building.
Read MoreSecond Chronicles 2 moves from Solomon’s request for wisdom to the practical preparations for building. Solomon determines to build a house for the name of the Lord and a house for his kingdom. The chapter describes the workers appointed for the undertaking and the communication needed to obtain materials and skilled assistance.
Read MoreSecond Chronicles opens with Solomon established in his kingship and strengthened by God. The responsibility prepared for him at the end of First Chronicles has become his own to carry. He gathers Israel’s leaders and goes with the assembly to the place of worship at Gibeon, where the tabernacle and the bronze altar are located.
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