2 Chronicles 1:13 nasb — So Solomon went from the high place which was at Gibeon, from the tent of meeting, to Jerusalem, and he reigned over Is…

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"So Solomon went from the high place which was at Gibeon, from the tent of meeting, to Jerusalem, and he reigned over Israel."

— 2 Chronicles 1:13, NASB

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2 Chronicles 1 — Context

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"Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people, for who can rule this great people of Yours?"

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God said to Solomon, "Because you had this in mind, and did not ask for riches, wealth or honor, or the life of those who hate you, nor have you even asked for long life, but you have asked for yourself wisdom and knowledge that you may rule My people over whom I have made you king,

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wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings who were before you has possessed nor those who will come after you."

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So Solomon went from the high place which was at Gibeon, from the tent of meeting, to Jerusalem, and he reigned over Israel.

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Solomon amassed chariots and horsemen. He had 1,chariots and 12,000 horsemen, and he stationed them in the chariot cities and with the king at Jerusalem.

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The king made silver and gold as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamores in the lowland.

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Solomon's horses were imported from Egypt and from Kue; the king's traders procured them from Kue for a price.

2 Chronicles 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 1:13 say?
2 Chronicles 1:13 in the NASB reads: “So Solomon went from the high place which was at Gibeon, from the tent of meeting, to Jerusalem, and he reigned over Israel.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 1:13 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 1:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 1, verse 13.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 1:13.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 1:13 in?
2 Chronicles 1:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 1:13?
2 Chronicles 1:13 reads (NASB): “So Solomon went from the high place which was at Gibeon, from the tent of meeting, to Jerusalem, and he reigned over Israel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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