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Berean Standard Bible

“Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself.”

2 Chronicles 2:1

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Solomon prepares for the great building project his father David planned. He organizes workers, materials and negotiations with Hiram of Tyre.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now Solomon decided to build a house for Yahweh’s name, and a house for his kingdom.

King James Version (KJV)

And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now it was Solomon's purpose to put up a house for the name of the Lord and a house for himself as king.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

DETERMINÓ pues Salomón edificar casa al nombre de Jehová, y otra casa para su reino.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Salomón decidió construir un templo para el Señor, y su propio palacio real.

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