2 Chronicles 2:7"Now therefore send me a man skillful to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and blue, and who knows how to engrave all kinds of engravings, to be with the skillful men who are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father did provide.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~960 BC. Solomon details specific skills needed for temple construction, showing careful planning. Modern Israel/Palestine.
The emotion here: methodical determination with careful attention to detail
The original word
chakam (חָכָם) — skilled, wise in practical craftsmanship and technique
Why it matters
Purple dye was worth more than gold, made from 10,000 murex shells for one garment
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What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 2:7
Solomon lists seven specific skills — completion and perfection in biblical numerology
Common misconceptionPeople think this shows Solomon being picky, but he's actually showing wisdom — God's work deserves the best human skill available.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 2:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 2:7 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Solomon. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include craftsmanship, excellence. Notable phrases: skillful to work; gold, and in silver.
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