2 Chronicles 2:1

And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the Lord, and an house for his kingdom.

Cross-references

2 Chronicles 2:4 expands on the temple's purpose—worship and sacrifices—that Solomon resolved to build in 2 Chronicles 2:1.

2 Chronicles 7:11 records the fulfillment of Solomon's resolve to build the temple and palace, completing the arc from 2 Chronicles 2:1.

Deuteronomy 12:5 Prophetic fulfillment

Deuteronomy 12:5 commands worship at the place God chooses for His name—Solomon builds that very place.

Deuteronomy 12:11 Prophetic fulfillment

Deuteronomy 12:11 repeats the command for a place where God's name dwells, directly linking to Solomon's temple.

1 Kings 5:5 Parallel

1 Kings 5:5 records Solomon's parallel declaration to build for God's name, echoing this verse's purpose.

1 Kings 7:1 Parallel

1 Kings 7:1 describes Solomon building his own palace, the second house mentioned in this verse.

1 Kings 8:18 recalls David's heart to build for God's name, affirming Solomon's purpose.

1 Kings 8:20 Prophetic fulfillment

1 Kings 8:20 states Solomon has built the house for God's name, fulfilling this stated intention.

1 Kings 9:1 Parallel

1 Kings 9:1 reports the completion of the same building projects Solomon resolved to undertake in 2 Chronicles 2:1.

1 Chronicles 22:10 Prophetic fulfillment

1 Chronicles 22:10 is God's promise that Solomon will build for His name, directly fulfilled in this verse.

Acts 7:47 Allusion

Acts 7:47 cites Solomon as the builder of God's house, directly referencing the temple project begun in 2 Chronicles 2:1.