2 Chronicles 3:2He began to build in the second day of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, 966 BC. Spring morning. King Solomon officially breaks ground on the most important building project in Israel's history...
The emotion here: reverent excitement recording this historic moment
The original word
banah (בָּנָה) — to build, establish permanently, create something lasting
Why it matters
The second month (Ziv/Iyyar) was chosen because it's after spring rains when construction materials would be dry
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 3:2
This precise dating shows Solomon waited exactly 4 years into his reign — careful planning, not impulsive action
Common misconceptionPeople think this verse is just administrative detail, but it shows that sacred work requires careful timing and preparation — not everything spiritual should be spontaneous.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 3:2 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 3:2 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include timing, obedience, beginning. Notable phrases: second day of the second month; fourth year of his reign.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same starting
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
— Genesis 1:1
“God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.”
— Genesis 1:3
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
— Philippians 4:13
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and t…”
— Acts 1:8
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receiv…”
— Acts 2:38
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