2 Chronicles 2:3

French (BDS) 2015 (La Bible du Semeur 2015)

A présent, je vais bâtir un temple en l’honneur de l’Eternel, mon Dieu, et qui lui sera consacré. Nous y brûlerons devant lui des parfums aromatiques, nous y disposerons en permanence les rangées de pain qui doivent être exposés devant lui, et nous lui offrirons des holocaustes matin et soir. Nous y célébrerons les jours de repos, les nouvelles lunes et les fêtes cultuelles de l’Eternel notre Dieu. Ceci sera accompli à perpétuité en Israël.

What Does This Mean?

Solomon, the king of Israel, is writing a letter to Huram, the king of Tyre, asking him to send wood for building a temple, just like he sent wood to Solomon's father, David, for building a house.

Explained for Children

Imagine Solomon is like a kid asking his neighbor for some wood to build a treehouse. He's saying, 'Just like you gave wood to my dad to build his treehouse, can you give me some too?'

Historical Background

The book of 2 Chronicles was written by an unknown author, likely during or after the Babylonian exile, to provide a historical account of the kings of Judah and Israel. It was written for the Israelites returning from exile, to remind them of their history and God's faithfulness.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this verse teaches the value of maintaining good relationships and asking for help from those who have supported you in the past. For example, if a previous boss helped you in your career, it's appropriate to reach out to them when you need a favor.

Topics

• Leadership
• Relationships
• Faithfulness
• Building
• Historical narratives
• Requests

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 5:2-6
• 1 Kings 9:10-11
• 1 Chronicles 14:1
• Ezra 3:7
• Acts 7:47

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Solomon refer to his father David?

Solomon mentions David to remind Huram of a previous beneficial relationship and to establish a sense of continuity and trust between them.

What is the significance of building a house?

Building a house symbolizes the establishment of a place to live and worship, reflecting Solomon's desire to honor God and provide a permanent sanctuary for the Israelites.

How does this verse relate to leadership?

It demonstrates how a leader like Solomon can leverage past relationships and seek support for significant projects, showing the importance of networking and historical ties.

What can we learn about asking for help from this verse?

We learn that it's appropriate and beneficial to ask for help from those who have supported us before, especially for important projects that require resources and collaboration.