Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He made ten gold lampstands according to the specifications for them and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north. New Living Translation He then cast ten gold lampstands according to the specifications that had been given, and he put them in the Temple. Five were placed against the south wall, and five were placed against the north wall. English Standard Version And he made ten golden lampstands as prescribed, and set them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north. Berean Standard Bible He made ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north. King James Bible And he made ten candlesticks of gold according to their form, and set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left. New King James Version And he made ten lampstands of gold according to their design, and set them in the temple, five on the right side and five on the left. New American Standard Bible Then he made the ten golden lampstands in the way prescribed for them, and he set them in the temple, five on the right side and five on the left. NASB 1995 Then he made the ten golden lampstands in the way prescribed for them and he set them in the temple, five on the right side and five on the left. NASB 1977 Then he made the ten golden lampstands in the way prescribed for them, and he set them in the temple, five on the right side and five on the left. Legacy Standard Bible Then he made the ten golden lampstands in the way prescribed for them and he put them in the temple, five on the right side and five on the left. Amplified Bible And he made ten golden lampstands just as directed and set them in the temple, five on the right side and five on the left. Christian Standard Bible He made the ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and put them in the sanctuary, five on the right and five on the left. Holman Christian Standard Bible He made the 10 gold lampstands according to their specifications and put them in the sanctuary, five on the right and five on the left. American Standard Version And he made the ten candlesticks of gold according to the ordinance concerning them; and he set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left. Contemporary English Version Ten gold lampstands were also made according to the plans. Solomon placed these lampstands inside the temple, five on each side of the main room. English Revised Version And he made the ten candlesticks of gold according to the ordinance concerning them; and he set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left. GOD'S WORD® Translation Huram made ten gold lamp stands according to their specifications and put them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north side. International Standard Version Solomon made ten gold lamp stands as he had been directed and set them in the Temple, five on the south side and five on the north side. NET Bible He made ten gold lampstands according to specifications and put them in the temple, five on the right and five on the left. New Heart English Bible He made the ten lampstands of gold according to the ordinance concerning them; and he set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left. Webster's Bible Translation And he made ten candlesticks of gold according to their form, and set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe made ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north. World English Bible He made the ten lamp stands of gold according to the ordinance concerning them; and he set them in the temple, five on the right hand and five on the left. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he makes the ten lampstands of gold, according to their ordinance, and places [them] in the temple, five on the right, and five on the left. Young's Literal Translation And he maketh the ten candlesticks of gold, according to their ordinance, and placeth in the temple, five on the right, and five on the left. Smith's Literal Translation And he will make ten chandeliers of gold according to their judgment, and give in the temple, five from the right, and five from the left. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he made ten golden candlesticks, according to the form which they were commanded to be made by: and he set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left. Catholic Public Domain Version Then he also made ten gold lampstands, according to the form by which they had been ordered to be made. And he set them in the temple, five on the right, and five on the left. New American Bible He made the menorahs of gold, ten of them as was prescribed, and placed them in the nave, five to the right and five to the left. New Revised Standard Version He made ten golden lampstands as prescribed, and set them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he made ten candlesticks of gold according to their specifications, and set them in the temple, five on the right hand and five on the left. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he made ten lamp stands of gold, according to their laws, and he put them in the temple, five at the right side and five at the left. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he made the ten candlesticks of gold according to the ordinance concerning them; and he set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he made the ten golden candlesticks according to their pattern, and he put them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Ten Basins, Lampstands, and Tables6He also made ten basins for washing and placed five on the south side and five on the north. The parts of the burnt offering were rinsed in them, but the priests used the Sea for washing. 7He made ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north. 8Additionally, he made ten tables and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north. He also made a hundred gold bowls.… Cross References 1 Kings 7:49 the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; Exodus 25:31-40 Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. / There are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extend from the lampstand. ... Exodus 37:17-24 Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other. / There were three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extended from the lampstand. ... 1 Kings 6:23-28 In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, each ten cubits high, out of olive wood. / One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, and the other wing was five cubits long as well. So the full wingspan was ten cubits. / The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape, ... 1 Kings 7:48-50 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple. Revelation 1:12-13 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. Revelation 1:20 This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. Revelation 2:1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Hebrews 9:2 A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. Exodus 27:20-21 And you are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / In the Tent of Meeting, outside the veil that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to tend the lamps before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the Israelites for the generations to come. Leviticus 24:2-4 “Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / Outside the veil of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps continually before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come. / He shall tend the lamps on the pure gold lampstand before the LORD continually. Numbers 8:1-4 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to Aaron and tell him: ‘When you set up the seven lamps, they are to light the area in front of the lampstand.’” / And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. ... Zechariah 4:2 “What do you see?” he asked. “I see a solid gold lampstand,” I replied, “with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to the lamps. Zechariah 4:11-14 Then I asked the angel, “What are the two olive trees on the right and left of the lampstand?” / And I questioned him further, “What are the two olive branches beside the two gold pipes from which the golden oil pours?” / “Do you not know what these are?” he inquired. “No, my lord,” I replied. ... Treasury of Scripture And he made ten candlesticks of gold according to their form, and set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left. ten candlesticks 1 Kings 7:49 And the candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right side, and five on the left, before the oracle, with the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs of gold, 1 Chronicles 28:15 Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick. Zechariah 4:2,3,11-14 And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof: … according to Exodus 25:31-40 And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same… 1 Chronicles 28:12,19 And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things: … Hebrews 8:5 Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount. Jump to Previous Candlesticks Directions Five Form Gold Golden Hand Lampstands Maketh North Ordinance Placed Placeth Prescribed Respecting Right Side South Specifications Supports Temple Ten WayJump to Next Candlesticks Directions Five Form Gold Golden Hand Lampstands Maketh North Ordinance Placed Placeth Prescribed Respecting Right Side South Specifications Supports Temple Ten Way2 Chronicles 4 1. The altar of brass2. The molten sea upon twelve oxen 6. The ten lavers, candlesticks, and tables 9. The courts, and the instruments of brass 19. The instruments of gold He made ten gold lampstands The making of ten gold lampstands signifies the abundance and splendor of Solomon's Temple, reflecting the wealth and glory of Israel during his reign. Gold, a symbol of purity and divinity, was extensively used in the temple, indicating the sacredness of the place where God would dwell among His people. The lampstands are reminiscent of the single lampstand in the Tabernacle (Exodus 25:31-40), which was a type of Christ as the Light of the World (John 8:12). The increase from one to ten lampstands may symbolize the expansion and fulfillment of God's promises to Israel. according to their specifications and placed them in the temple five on the south side and five on the north Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel who was responsible for building the temple in Jerusalem. His reign is marked by wisdom and wealth, and he is the son of King David. 2. Temple in Jerusalem The holy place constructed by Solomon as a permanent dwelling for the Ark of the Covenant and a center for worship and sacrifices to God. 3. Gold Lampstands These were crafted according to specific divine instructions and were placed in the temple to provide light, symbolizing God's presence and guidance. Teaching Points Symbolism of LightThe lampstands symbolize God's presence and guidance. Just as the lampstands illuminated the temple, believers are called to be lights in the world, reflecting God's truth and love. Obedience to Divine Instructions Solomon's adherence to the specifications for the lampstands underscores the importance of following God's instructions in our lives. Obedience leads to the fulfillment of God's purposes. Continuity of Worship The transition from the Tabernacle to the Temple represents the continuity and consistency of worship practices. This reminds us of the importance of maintaining a consistent worship life, regardless of changes in circumstances. God's Provision and Beauty The use of gold for the lampstands reflects God's provision and the beauty of His creation. It encourages believers to offer their best to God in worship and service. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 4:7?2. How do the ten lampstands in 2 Chronicles 4:7 symbolize spiritual illumination today? 3. What does the placement of lampstands teach about God's order and design? 4. How can we ensure our lives reflect God's light, as in 2 Chronicles 4:7? 5. What other Scriptures emphasize the importance of light in God's presence? 6. How can we implement God's order in our church, inspired by 2 Chronicles 4:7? 7. What is the significance of the ten lampstands mentioned in 2 Chronicles 4:7? 8. How do the lampstands in 2 Chronicles 4:7 symbolize God's presence in the temple? 9. Why were ten lampstands made instead of one in 2 Chronicles 4:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 4? 11. Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5) 12. How do we reconcile the apparent capacity discrepancy of the bronze sea between 1 Kings 7:26 (2,000 baths) and 2 Chronicles 4:5 (3,000 baths)? 13. Do the treasures listed in 1 Kings 7:48-51 align with known temple inventories or is there any inconsistency with other biblical accounts? 14. In 1 Chronicles 15:2, where David insists only the Levites may carry the Ark, how do we reconcile this claim with any instances where non-Levites handled it or transported it in other texts? What Does 2 Chronicles 4:7 Mean He made“He made…” (2 Chronicles 4:7) points to Solomon’s personal oversight of temple furnishings. • Though master craftsmen executed the work (1 Kings 7:13–14), the verse credits Solomon because the king’s obedience matters before God (1 Chronicles 28:10). • The wording echoes God’s pattern with Moses—“So Bezalel… made” (Exodus 37:17)—reminding us that every generation must translate God-given plans into faithful action. ten gold lampstands “…ten gold lampstands…” • Gold signals holiness and royalty (Revelation 21:18), declaring that light in God’s house is priceless. • The tabernacle had one lampstand (Exodus 25:31–40), but the permanent temple multiplies that by ten, picturing abundant, unfailing illumination (Psalm 36:9; John 8:12). • Revelation 1:12–13 shows seven lampstands symbolizing churches; here ten underscores completeness and divine order in Old-Covenant worship. according to their specifications “…according to their specifications…” • Solomon followed the Spirit-given blueprints handed down from David (1 Chronicles 28:11–19). • Faithfulness to detail honors God’s authority (Hebrews 8:5, citing Exodus 25:40). • The phrase safeguards us against improvising worship; God defines what glorifies Him (Leviticus 10:1–3). and placed them in the temple “…and placed them in the temple…” • The lampstands belonged inside the Holy Place, opposite the table of showbread (2 Chronicles 4:20–22). • Light in the sanctuary enabled priests to minister day and night, a picture of the believer’s continual fellowship in Christ (1 Peter 2:9). • Psalm 119:105 links God’s Word to a lamp, so placing lamps centrally teaches that divine truth must illuminate every act of worship. five on the south side “…five on the south side…” • South (right side facing east) represents favor in biblical geography (Psalm 89:12). • The grouping of five suggests grace; God’s provision of light is unearned yet lavish (Ephesians 2:8–9). • This arrangement balanced bread of the Presence, which stood on the north (Exodus 26:35), pointing to light and sustenance held together in covenant life. and five on the north “…and five on the north.” • North often symbolizes judgment (Jeremiah 1:14), yet here identical lampstands proclaim that God’s light reaches every corner, restraining darkness (Psalm 139:11–12). • Balanced placement reflects God’s orderly character (1 Corinthians 14:40) and the call for believers to shine uniformly in a dark world (Matthew 5:14–16). • The symmetry also foretells the equal access Jew and Gentile will enjoy in the New Covenant temple—the church (Ephesians 2:14–18). summary 2 Chronicles 4:7 showcases careful, obedient craftsmanship that floods God’s house with perfect light. Ten golden lamps—fashioned exactly as God ordered and set symmetrically north and south—announce His holiness, grace, order, and constant presence. Their glow invites every generation to walk in the light of the Lord, confident that what He specifies, He supplies. THE TEN GOLDEN CANDLESTICKS, THE TEN TABLES, THE HUNDRED GOLDEN BOWLS, AND THE COURTS (2Chronicles 4:7-9).This section is peculiar to Chronicles. (7) And he made ten candlesticks of gold according to their form.--And he made the golden lampstands ten, according to their rule, or, prescribed manner. (Comp. 1Kings 7:49; and Exodus 25:31-40, where their type is described.) So the Vulg., "secundum speciem qua jussa erant fieri." Syriac and Arabic, "according to their laws." Others explain "as their use required," which is less likely. In the temple.--And before the chancel (1Kings 7:49; 2Chronicles 4:20, infra). . . . Verse 7. - Ten candlesticks of gold. The only allusion to these in the parallel is found later on in part of the forty-ninth verse of 1 Kings 7. According to their form. This expression, though so vague, might point to the fact that the form of the old candlestick of the tabernacle was adhered to (Exodus 25:31). But considering the recurrence of the same words (ver. 20), there can be no doubt that the phrase is identical in its meaning with the use found in such passages as Leviticus 5:10; Leviticus 9:16, and means "according to the prescribed ordinance,"Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He madeוַ֠יַּעַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make ten עֶ֖שֶׂר (‘e·śer) Number - feminine singular Strong's 6235: Ten gold הַזָּהָ֛ב (haz·zā·hāḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky lampstands מְנֹר֧וֹת (mə·nō·rō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4501: A chandelier according to their specifications כְּמִשְׁפָּטָ֑ם (kə·miš·pā·ṭām) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style and placed [them] וַיִּתֵּן֙ (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set in the temple, בַּֽהֵיכָ֔ל (ba·hê·ḵāl) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1964: A large public building, palace, temple five חָמֵ֥שׁ (ḥā·mêš) Number - feminine singular Strong's 2568: Five on the south side מִיָּמִ֖ין (mî·yā·mîn) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3225: The right hand, side, the south and five וְחָמֵ֥שׁ (wə·ḥā·mêš) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular Strong's 2568: Five on the north. מִשְּׂמֹֽאול׃ (miś·śə·mō·wl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8040: Dark, the north, the left hand Links 2 Chronicles 4:7 NIV2 Chronicles 4:7 NLT 2 Chronicles 4:7 ESV 2 Chronicles 4:7 NASB 2 Chronicles 4:7 KJV 2 Chronicles 4:7 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 4:7 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 4:7 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 4:7 French Bible 2 Chronicles 4:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 4:7 He made the ten lampstands of gold (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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