Graphic Bible · Scene 6 of 16

Macro oblique architectural detail of colored precious stones set sparingly in hammered-gold decorated wall surface, deep red blue green natural translucent mineral texture, sun glints, no magical glow.
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2 Chronicles 3:6

Stones for Beauty

The House Takes Shape · 2 Chronicles 3

Story guide: Architectural reconstruction is interpretive; the exact dimensions are preserved in Scripture. The Ark has not yet been brought into the house.

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6He overlaid the house with precious stones for beauty, and the gold was gold from Parvaim.

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