2 Paralipomenon

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1. 1Salomon established in the throne, offereth a thousand hosts of sacrifice, 7. asking wisdom, 12. it is given him; with riches, and temporal glory, which he asked not. 14. He provideth many chariots and horsemen.
2. 2Other workmen being provided to build the Temple, 7. Salomon procureth a cunning artificer from the king of Tyre, and special timber, 16. to be cut, and sent from thence.
3. 3The Temple is begun to be built in mount Moria, the fourth year of Salomon's reign. 3. the form whereof is described, and the precious matter, 8. especially of sancta sanctorum. 14. with a costly veil, 15. and two excellent pillars before the gate.
4. 4The forms of the brazen altar, 2. of the lavatory (or Sea) with figures of twelve oxen, 6. of other ten small lavatories, 7. ten candlesticks, 8. ten tables, and an hundred basins, a great bowl for the Priests, 10. and other vessel, and ornaments of the Temple are described.
5. 5Many gifts are offered. 4. The Ark is brought with great solemnity into the Temple. 6. Innumerable hosts are offered, 11. With excellent music, and the Temple is replenished with the glory of God.
6. 6Salomon blesseth the people. 4. prayeth to God, giving thanks for benefits received, 16. and requesting continual protection, and that God will hear the prayers of the people, 32. yea also of strangers that pray in the Temple.
7. 7Fire from heaven devoureth the holocausts, and glory replenisheth the Temple. 5. More sacrifices are offered, 8. and the Temple is dedicated, with seven days solemnity, the eighth day collection is made. 12. God signifieth that he hath heard Salomons prayer. 17. conditionally (as it was made) if they serve him, 19. otherwise he will punish them.
8. 8Salomon buildeth divers cities, 7. maketh the residue of the Chananites tributary. 12. offereth the ordinary hosts of sacrifices in the solemn feasts. 14. disposeth the Priests and Levites in their offices, as David had ordained: 17. and sendeth ships to fetch gold from Ophir.
9. 9The Queen of Saba admireth Salomon's wisdom, 9. giveth, and receiveth presents. 13. Of the great store of treasure which is yearly brought in, 15. king Salomon maketh precious armour, 17. a throne, 20. and plate. 24. Other kings send him gifts, so he aboundeth in glory, and riches. 29. After forty years' reign he dieth, and his son Roboam succeedeth.
10. 10Roboam refusing the mild counsel of the Ancients, and following the rough counsel of the young men, 16. ten tribes revolt from him.
11. 11Roboam intending by force to reduce Israel to his subjection, is warned by a Prophet to cease from that enterprise. 5. He maketh walls about divers cities, 11. furnisheth them with victuals, and munition, 13. Priests, Levites, and many others repair to Jerusalem, because Jeroboam maketh a new religion, and serve for gods, 18. Roboam taketh many wives, and concubines. 22. preferreth Abias above all his other sons.
12. 12For the sins of Roboam, and the people many strong cities, also Jerusalem, are taken and spoiled by the king of Egypt. 8. They repent, and the Egyptians depart, 9. but carry away the treasures. 13. Roboam dieth, and his son Abias reigneth.
13. 13Abias maketh war against Jeroboam, 4. exhorteth the people of Israel for justice, and religion: 13. overcometh him, by God's assistance Abias prevaileth. 21. and reigneth securely.
14. 14Abias dieth, and his son Asa reigneth, destroyeth idolatry, 6. fortifieth his cities, 9. and overcometh, by God's special help, the Ethiopian, army of a million of men.
15. 15Azarias prophesieth that Israel shall lack the true God, Priests, and the law, a long time, 8. which king Asa hearing most seriously destroyeth idolatry. 12. maketh covenant and oath to serve God. 16. And deposeth his mother for offering sacrifice to Priapus.
16. 16Against the king of Israel, king Asa procureth helps of the Assyrians, 7. which a prophet reproving is put in fetters. 11. Asa dieth, with disease of his feet, and is buried with pomp.
17. 17Josaphat succeeding in the kingdom prevaileth in battle against the king of Israel. 6. destroyeth Idolaters, and sendeth Priests and Levites, to instruct the people. 11. The Philistians and Arabians send presents to king Josaphat. 13. the leaders of the army and soldiers are numbered.
18. 18Josaphat joining in affinity with Achab, goeth to war against the king of Syria, 14. Micheas prophesying the contrary, 25. is put in prison. 28. Achab (notwithstanding he changeth his attire, and leaveth Josaphat in danger) 33. is slain.
19. 19Josaphat being reproved by a prophet for yielding help to Achab, 5. appointeth Judges in several cities, admonishing them to do justice. 8. exhorteth Priests and Levites to execute their functions carefully. 11. Amarias High Priest directing and ruling in things belonging to God, Zabedias general captain governeth the king's affairs.
20. 20The Ammonites, Moabites, and Syrians joining forces against Josaphat, 3. he seeketh God's help by public prayer and fasting. 14. A Prophet foretelleth that God will fight for them: 20. so they singing praises to God, the enemies kill each other. 24. Josaphat with his men gather very great spoils. 30. reigneth in peace, 35. but his navy perisheth, for his society with wicked Ochozias.
21. 21Josaphat dieth, and Joram succeeding killeth his own brethren, and some other chief men. 6. reigneth wickedly. 8. Edom, and Lobna revolt from him. 12. Elias by letters forewarneth him of plagues, 16. which falling upon him, he dieth after two years languishing, and horrible disease.
22. 22Ochozias reigning one year, 13. is slain together with Joram king of Israel, by king Jehu. 10. Athalia killeth the king's children (only Joas being saved by his aunt) and usurpeth the kingdom six years.
23. 23Joiada the High priest anointeth and crowneth Joas king. 12. causeth Athalia to be slain, 16. idolatry to be destroyed. 18. and God's service advanced.
24. 24Joas reigning piously, so long as Joiada liveth, causeth the Temple to be repaired, 14. and new sacred vessels to be made. 15. Joiada an hundred thirty years old dieth. 17. Joas falleth to idolatry: 20. causeth Zacharias to be slain in the court of the Temple. 23. A few Syrians kill the chief men about the king, and carry away great prays. 25. Joas is slain by his own men, and his son Amasias reigneth.
25. 25Amasias killeth those that slew his father, 5. Besides his own people, hireth soldiers of Israel, but by advice of a Prophet dismisseth them, 11. and with his own overthroweth the Idumeans, whose idols taken in battle (13. the dismissed soldiers in the mean time spoiling his country) he adoreth. 15. Contemning admonition, 17. and provoking the king of Israel to war, 22. is taken in battle and spoiled. 27. Fearing treason in Jerusalem fleeth, and is slain in Lachis.
26. 26Ozias serving God, 6. prevaileth in battle against the Philistians, Arabians, and Ammonites. 9. prospereth in honour and wealth. 16. Then waxing proud offereth incense on the altar, is stricken with leprosy, expelled out of the Temple, and city. 20. and his son Joathan ruleth the kingdom.
27. 27Joathan a godly king, 5. prevaileth in battle against the Ammonites. 7. dieth, and his son Achaz succeedeth.
28. 28For his great wickedness Achaz is taken in battle, his country spoiled, and many slain by the kings of Syria, and Israel. 9. yet God suffereth not the kingdom to be subdued. 16. Then requiring help of the Assyrians, 17. is spoiled by the Idumeans, Philistians, and Assyrians. 22. After all which plagues he committeth more idolatry. 26. dieth, and his son Ezechias reigneth.
29. 29Ezechias repaireth the Temple, and divine service, 5. Zealously exhorteth offenders to repentance, 12. the Temple is purified in sixteen days. 18. the king and nobles offer hosts, which the Priests immolate. 25. With solemn music (ordained by king David) and great joy of all the people.
30. 30Ezechias by messengers and letters exhorteth the people both of Juda and Israel, to make Pasch in Jerusalem. 11. Which some of Israel, and all Juda perform, 18. the fourteenth day of the second month, though all could not be purified according to the law. 23. they make another feast of Azymes seven days more, the king and princes giving hosts to the people.
31. 31Idols being destroyed in all Juda and part of Israel, Priests and Levites freely execute their functions. 4. Tithes and such fruits are paid in such abundance, 15. that they are put in storehouses, and distributed by officers.
32. 32Sennacherib king of Assyria invading Juda, king Ezechias encourageth the people, and provideth to defend the country. 9. the Assyrians threaten the people, and blaspheme God. 20. Ezechias and Isaias pray. 21. An Angel destroyeth the Assyrians' army, so their king retiring home, is slain in his idol's temple. 22. Ezechias reigneth in peace, 24. falleth into deadly sickness, but miraculously recovereth, offendeth in pride, and repenteth. 27. is exceeding rich, which he imprudently showeth to strangers. 32. dieth, and Manasses succeedeth.
33. 33Manasses for his manifold wickedness is led captive into Babylon. 12. repenteth in prison, is restored to his kingdom, and destroyeth idolatry: 18. dieth, 21. and Amon succeeding, 24. is slain by his servants, and Josias reigneth.
34. 34Josias destroyeth idolatry. 8. repaireth the Temple. 14. The book of the law found in the Temple is read before him. 19. Whereby understanding the sins of the people, 23. a prophet foresheweth their punishment, 26. but not in his days. 29. He reneweth the covenant between God and the people.
35. 35Josias celebrateth a most solemn Pasch. 20. Is slain by the king of Egypt, all Juda lamenting him, 25. most specially Jeremias.
36. 36Joachaz reigneth three months. 4. His brother Eliakim (named Joakim) eleven years, 9. his son Joachin three months, 11. his uncle Sedecias eleven years. 14. Most Priests, and people contemning the admonitions of Prophets, 17. many are slain by the Chaldees, the Temple and Jerusalem spoiled and burnt. 20. The said kings successively, and people are carried captive into Babylon. 22. After seventy years Cyrus king of Persia, releaseth the captivity, and giveth leave to reedify the Temple.