Thus Solomon finished Yahweh’s house and the king’s house; and he successfully completed all that came into Solomon’s heart to make in Yahweh’s house and in his own house.
Parallel translations
- KJV Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD, and the king’s house: and all that came into Solomon’s heart to make in the house of the LORD, and in his own house, he prosperously effected.
- BSB When Solomon had finished the house of the LORD and the royal palace, successfully carrying out all that was in his heart to do for the house of the LORD and for his own palace,
- NKJV Thus Solomon finished the house of the Lord and the king’s house; and Solomon successfully accomplished all that came into his heart to make in the house of the Lord and in his own house.
- NASB So Solomon finished the house of the Lord and the king’s palace, and successfully completed everything that he had planned on doing in the house of the Lord and in his palace.
- NLT So Solomon finished the Temple of the Lord, as well as the royal palace. He completed everything he had planned to do in the construction of the Temple and the palace.
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Quick answer
Solomon completes both the temple and his royal palace, accomplishing all he had purposed. It marks the fulfillment of the great building project God had assigned to him.
Overview
This verse closes the long account of Solomon's construction work, noting that everything 'in Solomon's heart' was successfully done. The Chronicler emphasizes God-given success in a sacred task, since the temple was the house where God's name would dwell. It sets the stage for God's nighttime appearance and covenant warning that follow.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 1 Kgs 9:1–9When Solomon had finished the building of Yahweh’s house, the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do,
- Eccl 2:10–11Whatever my eyes desired, I didn’t keep from them. I didn’t withhold my heart from any joy, for my heart rejoiced because of all my labor, and this was my portion from all my labor.
- 2 Chr 2:1Now Solomon decided to build a house for Yahweh’s name, and a house for his kingdom.
- Eccl 2:4I made myself great works. I built myself houses. I planted myself vineyards.
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