2 Chronicles 2:12

What does 2 Chronicles 2:12 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Chronicles 2:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Huram said moreover, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with discretion and understanding, that should build a house for Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Huram said moreover, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the Lord, and an house for his kingdom.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Huram said moreover, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with discretion and understanding, that should build a house for Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Huram said, Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, maker of heaven and earth, who has given to David the king a wise son, full of wisdom and good sense, to be the builder of a house for the Lord and a house for himself as king.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Huram saith, `Blessed <FI>is<Fi> Jehovah, God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, knowing wisdom and understanding, who doth build a house for Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he added, saying: Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who hath given to king David a wise and knowing son, endued with understanding and prudence, to build a house to the Lord, and a palace for himself.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Huram said, Blessed be Jehovah theGod of Israel, that made the heavens and the earth, who has given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, who will build a house for Jehovah and a house for his kingdom.

Context

v.11Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because Jehovah loveth his people, he hath made thee king over them.

v.12This passage

v.13And now I have sent a skilful man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father’s,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 136:5

    To him that by understanding made the heavens; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:

  • Colossians 1:16

    for in him were all things created, in the heavens and upon the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and unto him;

  • Psalms 102:5

    By reason of the voice of my groaning My bones cleave to my flesh.

  • Psalms 33:6

    By the word of Jehovah were the heavens made, And all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.

  • Genesis 1:1

    In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

  • 2 Chronicles 1:10

    Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?

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