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Now all the work of Solomon was prepared to the day of the foundation of the house of Yahweh, and until it was finished. [So] the house of Yahweh was completed.

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Worship Completes the Work

Commentators note that the temple was only considered "perfected" after the systems of worship, sacrifice, and service were established. Matthew Henry argues the physical structure was incomplete without its spiritual purpose being activated. This teaches that our work for God is not just about building things, but about establishing ongoing, faithful devotion.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 8:16

19th Century

Bishop

Now.And, here equivalent to so.

Prepared means completed ([Reference 2 Chron…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 8:16

17th Century

Pastor

Now all the work of Solomon was prepared unto the day of the
foundation of the house of the Lord, and un…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 8:1–18

17th Century

Minister

It sometimes requires more wisdom and resolution to govern a family in the fear of God than to govern a kingdom with reputation. The difficulty is …