2 Chronicles 8:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 8:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 8:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now all the work of Solomon was prepared unto the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD, and until it was finis..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 8:16 — KJV
“Now all the work of Solomon was prepared unto the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD, and until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was perfected.”
— 2 Chronicles 8:16 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 8:16 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 8:16
“And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:16: work, solomon, house
“And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:16: now, solomon, prepared
“Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not finished.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:16: now, foundation, house
“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.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:16: work, solomon, house
“For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:16: now, work, day
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