2 Chronicles 8:16

16 All of Solomon's work was carried out. It started the day the foundation of the LORD's temple was laid. It ended when the LORD's temple was finished.

2 Chronicles 8:16 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 8:16

Now all the work of Solomon was prepared unto the day of the
foundation of the house of the Lord, and until it was finished
The materials were prepared, and the money for the expenses; and even the very stones and timber were made fit for the building, so that there was nothing to retard the completion of it:

so the house of God was perfected;
in the space of seven years, in all the parts, and according to the form and pattern of it, see ( 1 Kings 6:38 ) .

2 Chronicles 8:16 In-Context

14 Solomon followed the orders his father David had given him. He appointed the groups of priests for their duties. He appointed the Levites to lead the people in praising the Lord. They also helped the priests do their required tasks each day. Solomon appointed the groups of men who guarded all of the gates. That's what David, the man of God, had ordered.

15 King David's commands were followed completely. They applied to the priests and Levites. They also applied to the temple treasure.

16 All of Solomon's work was carried out. It started the day the foundation of the LORD's temple was laid. It ended when the LORD's temple was finished.

17 Solomon went to Ezion Geber and Elath on the coast of Edom.

18 Hiram sent him ships that his own officers commanded. They were men who knew the sea. Together with Solomon's men they sailed to Ophir. They brought back 17 tons of gold. They gave it to King Solomon.