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2 Chronicles 4:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Moreover the candlesticks with their lamps, that they should burn after the manner before the oracle, of pure gold;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He also made lampstands with their lamps out of pure gold, designed to burn in the proper way in front of the Most Holy Place.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the golden lampstands that were crafted to provide light in God's temple, specifically positioned to shine before the holiest area where God's presence dwelt.

📚 Historical Context

This verse describes part of Solomon's temple construction around 960 BC, specifically the sacred furnishings made for worship. The 'oracle' refers to the Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies) where the Ark of the Covenant was kept, representing God's earthly dwelling place. These golden lampstands replaced the single lampstand from the earlier tabernacle, showing the increased glory and permanence of Solomon's temple.

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