King James Version

What Does 2 Chronicles 5:1 Mean?

2 Chronicles 5:1 in the King James Version says “Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that D... — study this verse from 2 Chronicles chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God.

2 Chronicles 5:1 · KJV


Context

1

Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God.

2

Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.

3

Wherefore all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto the king in the feast which was in the seventh month.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The temple completion: 'Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God.' The word 'finished' (shalem) shares a root with Solomon's name (Shlomo - peaceful/complete). Previous generations' preparations (David's) combined with present labor (Solomon's) completed God's work. This teaches that kingdom work requires generational continuity - some prepare, others build, but all contribute to God's purposes. Christ proclaimed 'It is finished' (John 19:30), completing redemption's work that prophets prepared for.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Temple completion (c. 960 BCE) took seven years (2 Chronicles 3:2; 1 Kings 6:38). Solomon's incorporating David's dedicated items honored his father's preparation while demonstrating that God works through successive generations, each faithful in their season.

Reflection Questions

  1. What 'preparations' from previous generations are you building upon in your spiritual life and ministry?
  2. How are you preparing resources - spiritual, material, wisdom - for future generations to complete God's work?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 25 words
וַתִּשְׁלַם֙1 of 25

was finished

H7999

to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate

כָּל2 of 25
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

הַמְּלָאכָ֔ה3 of 25

Thus all the work

H4399

properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)

אֲשֶׁר4 of 25
H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

עָשָׂ֥ה5 of 25

made

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

שְׁלֹמֹ֜ה6 of 25

and Solomon

H8010

shelomah, david's successor

בֵּ֥ית7 of 25

for the house

H1004

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

יְהוָ֑ה8 of 25

of the LORD

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

וַיָּבֵ֨א9 of 25

brought

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

שְׁלֹמֹ֜ה10 of 25

and Solomon

H8010

shelomah, david's successor

אֶת11 of 25
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

קָדְשֵׁ֣י׀12 of 25

had dedicated

H6944

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

דָּוִ֣יד13 of 25

that David

H1732

david, the youngest son of jesse

אָבִ֗יו14 of 25

his father

H1

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

וְאֶת15 of 25
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

הַכֶּ֤סֶף16 of 25

and the silver

H3701

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

וְאֶת17 of 25
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

הַזָּהָב֙18 of 25

and the gold

H2091

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

וְאֶת19 of 25
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

כָּל20 of 25
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

הַכֵּלִ֔ים21 of 25

and all the instruments

H3627

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

נָתַ֕ן22 of 25

put

H5414

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

בְּאֹֽצְר֖וֹת23 of 25

he among the treasures

H214

a depository

בֵּ֥ית24 of 25

for the house

H1004

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

הָֽאֱלֹהִֽים׃25 of 25

of God

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of 2 Chronicles. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

2 Chronicles 5:1 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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