Verse Comparison: 2 Chronicles 2:1
American Standard Version
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
Amplified® Bible
SOLOMON DETERMINED to build a temple for the Name of the Lord and a royal capitol.
Contemporary English Version
Solomon decided to build a temple where the LORD would be worshiped, and also to build a palace for himself.
Darby English Version
And Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
Good News Bible
King Solomon decided to build a temple where the LORD would be worshiped, and also to build a palace for himself.
King James Version
And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.
New American Standard Bible
Now Solomon decided to build a house for the name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
New International Version
Solomon gave orders to build a temple for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
New King James Version
Then Solomon determined to build a temple for the name of the LORD, and a royal house for himself.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now Solomon decided to build a house for the name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
Revised Standard Version
Now Solomon purposed to build a temple for the name of the LORD, and a royal palace for himself.
Young's Literal Translation
And Solomon saith to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom,