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2 Chronicles 3

Temple Construction Begins


(1 Kings 6:1–4)

NoteSee LXX; Hebrew where He had appeared NoteOrnan is a variant of Araunah; see 2 Samuel 24:16.
NoteThe foundation was approximately 90 feet long and 30 feet wide (27.4 meters long and 9.1 meters wide). NoteThe old standard of measurement was a cubit equal to 18 inches or 45.7 centimeters. The new standard, a cubit of approximately 21 inches or 53.3 centimeters (the long cubit) is the basic unit of length throughout Ezekiel 40 to 48.
Note20 cubits is approximately 30 feet or 9.1 meters; also in verses 8, 11, and 13. NoteSome LXX and Syriac manuscripts; Hebrew 120 cubits high (approximately 180 feet or 54.9 meters)

The Temple’s Interior


(1 Kings 6:14–22)

NoteOr pine or juniper or fir
NoteOr the Holy of Holies; also in verse 10 Note600 talents is approximately 22.6 tons or 20.5 metric tons of gold.
Note50 shekels is approximately 1.26 pounds or 569.8 grams of gold.

The Cherubim


(1 Kings 6:23–30)

Note5 cubits is approximately 7.5 feet or 2.3 meters; also in verse 15.

The Veil and Pillars


(1 Kings 7:13–22)

Note35 cubits is approximately 52.5 feet or 16 meters.
NoteOr He made chains in the inner sanctuary
NoteJachin probably means He establishes. NoteBoaz probably means in Him is strength.
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