2 Chronicles 34:11even to the carpenters and to the builders gave they it, to buy cut stone, and timber for couplings, and to make beams for the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed.
The setting
Jerusalem marketplace and quarries, 622 BC. Carpenters and builders purchase quality stone and timber to repair temple structures previous kings had deliberately destroyed. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: chronicling with grief over past destruction but hope in restoration
The original word
gāzîṯ (גָּזִית) — hewn stone, carefully cut and fitted for permanent construction
Why it matters
Previous kings of Judah had actually torn down parts of the temple to make room for pagan altars
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 34:11
They weren't just fixing wear and tear—they were undoing deliberate destruction by previous kings
Common misconceptionPeople assume this was routine temple upkeep, but these were repairs from intentional destruction by Judah's own kings who promoted idolatry.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 34:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 34:11 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 resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include restoration, craftsmanship. Notable phrases: carpenters and builders; cut stone.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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