2 Chronicles 1:13

Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom · 2 Chronicles 1:1–13
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Translations

Modern
So Solomon went to Jerusalem from the high place in Gibeon, from before the Tent of Meeting, and he reigned over Israel.
Traditional
Then Solomon came from his journey to the high place that was at Gibeon to Jerusalem, from before the tabernacle of the congregation, and reigned over Israel.
Literal
And Solomon came from the high place that was at Gibeon to Jerusalem, from before the Tent of Meeting, and he reigned over Israel.
Latin
Venit ergo Salomon ab excelso Gabaon in Jerusalem coram tabernaculo fœderis, et regnavit super Israël.

Original

Hebrew
English
So Solomon went to Jerusalem from the high place in Gibeon, from before the Tent of Meeting, and he reigned over Israel.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon

Parallels

1 Kings 3:1–15 Psalm 45:1–17 Psalm 72:1–20

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Places

Gibeon: Hivite city that tricked Joshua into a peace treaty Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Gibeon, Gibeonites

Topics

Gibeon: A City of the Hivites: The Tabernacle Located At