1 Chronicles 22:2

And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 22:2

BSB
So David gave orders to gather the foreigners in the land of Israel, from whom he appointed stonecutters to prepare finished stones for building the house of God.
AKJV
And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew worked stones to build the house of God.
CPDV
And he instructed them to gather all the new converts from the land of Israel. And from these he appointed stoneworkers, to hew stones and to polish them, so that he might build the house of God.
ERV
And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God.
NHEB
David gave orders to gather together the foreigners who were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to cut worked stones to build God's house.
SMT
And David will say to assemble the strangers which are in the land of Israel; and he will set up hewers of stone to hew out hewn stones to build the house of God.

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 22:2

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Overview of 1 Chronicles 22:2
Summary
King organizes foreigners for construction material preparation
Place
Israel
Event
David gathers laborers for stonework
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative