2 Chronicles 2:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 2:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 2:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Send me also cedar trees, fir trees, and algum trees, out of Lebanon: for I know that thy servants can skill to cut timb..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 2:8 — KJV
“Send me also cedar trees, fir trees, and algum trees, out of Lebanon: for I know that thy servants can skill to cut timber in Lebanon; and, behold, my servants shall be with thy servants, algum: also called, almuggim”
— 2 Chronicles 2:8 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 2:8 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 2:8
“Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians. appoint: Heb. say”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 2:8: cedar, trees, lebanon
“By thy servants hast thou reproached the Lord, and hast said, By the multitude of my chariots am I come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon; and I will cut down the tall cedars thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the height of his border, and the forest of his Carmel. By thy...: Heb. By the hand of thy servants the tall...: Heb. the tallness of the cedars thereof and the choice of the fir trees thereof the forest...: or, the forest and his fruitful field”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 2:8: cedar, trees, fir
“By thy messengers thou hast reproached the Lord, and hast said, With the multitude of my chariots I am come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon, and will cut down the tall cedar trees thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the lodgings of his borders, and into the forest of his Carmel. By: Heb. By the hand of tall...: Heb. tallness, etc of his Carmel: or, and his fruitful field”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 2:8: cedar, trees, fir
“And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones. algum...: also called, almug trees”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 2:8: also, trees, algum
“And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 2:8: also, know, can
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