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He garnished the house with precious stones for beauty: and the gold was gold of Parvaim.
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Lavish Beauty for God's House
Commentators explain that the "precious stones" were likely gems, not just fine marble, used specifically for beautification. The "gold of Parvaim" was sourced from a place renowned for its quality, though its exact location is now unknown to scholars. This lavish decoration demonstrates the immense value and honor given to constructing a house worthy of God's presence.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Precious stones for beauty - This refers to gems, not marbles (compare to 1 Chronicles 29:2). The phrase translated “for beauty”…
19th Century
Anglican
Garnished. — Overlaid (2 Chronicles 3:4) the chamber.
Precious stones. — See …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 3:1).
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