Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God.

2 CHRONICLES 5:1KJV
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2 Chronicles 5:1 (KJV)

What does 2 Chronicles 5:1 mean?

2 Chronicles 5:1 describes how Solomon completed all the work for the temple of the LORD, then brought in the items his father David had dedicated, including silver, gold, and various objects, placing them among the temple’s treasures. This verse marks the moment when the building and preparation of God’s house were fully finished and supplied.

Solomon is the king of Israel at this point, and the verse is part of a historical account describing the construction of the temple in Jerusalem. The verse highlights not just the completion of the building itself, but also Solomon’s care to honor his father David’s contributions and to ensure that everything needed for worship and service in the temple was properly stored and ready for use.

The Hebrew behind 2 Chronicles 5:1

  • The word for "work" is מְלָאכָה (melakhah), which often refers to skilled or purposeful labor. Here, it emphasizes the careful, intentional effort that went into building the temple.
  • "Finished" comes from שָׁלֵם (shalam), which means to complete or make whole. This word shows that nothing was left undone; the project was brought to full completion.
  • "Dedicated" is from קֹדֶשׁ (qodesh), meaning something set apart as holy. The items David set aside were not just valuable, but considered sacred for God’s service.
  • "Treasures" is אוֹצָר (otzar), meaning a storehouse or treasury. This highlights that the temple was not just a place of worship, but also a secure place for valuable and holy items.

Why 2 Chronicles 5:1 matters

  • This verse clarifies that the temple was not only a building, but also a place carefully prepared with resources and objects set apart for worship, showing the seriousness of approaching God.
  • By mentioning David’s dedicated items, the verse connects Solomon’s work to his father’s legacy, emphasizing continuity and faithfulness across generations.
  • The completion of the temple sets the stage for the following verses, where the ark of the covenant is brought in and God’s presence fills the house, showing that the preparations were leading up to something even greater.

Where else these words appear

“treasures” Hebrew H214 · used in 70 verses

  • Deuteronomy 28:12 The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:8 And they with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of the house of the LORD, by the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.
  • Isaiah 2:7 Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither is there any end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither is there any end of their chariots:

“finished” Hebrew H7999 · used in 107 verses

  • Genesis 44:4 And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?
  • 1 Kings 9:25 And three times in a year did Solomon offer burnt offerings and peace offerings upon the altar which he built unto the LORD, and he burnt incense upon the altar that was before the LORD. So he finished the house.
  • Proverbs 7:14 I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.

“work” Hebrew H4399 · used in 149 verses

  • Genesis 2:2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.
  • Numbers 28:26 Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering unto the LORD, after your weeks be out, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work:
  • 2 Chronicles 24:13 So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set the house of God in his state, and strengthened it.