2 Chronicles 1:13 net — Solomon left the meeting tent at the worship center in Gibeon and went to Jerusalem, where he reigned over Israel.

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"Solomon left the meeting tent at the worship center in Gibeon and went to Jerusalem, where he reigned over Israel."

— 2 Chronicles 1:13, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 1 — Context

10

Now give me wisdom and discernment so I can effectively lead this nation. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.”

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God said to Solomon,“Because you desire this, and did not ask for riches, wealth, and honor, or for vengeance on your enemies, and because you did not ask for long life, but requested wisdom and discernment so you can make judicial decisions for my people over whom I have made you king,

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you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.”

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Solomon left the meeting tent at the worship center in Gibeon and went to Jerusalem, where he reigned over Israel.

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Solomon’s Wealth Solomon accumulated chariots and horses. He had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses. He kept them in assigned cities and in Jerusalem.

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The king made silver and gold as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones; cedar was as plentiful as sycamore fig trees are in the foothills.

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Solomon acquired his horses from Egypt and from Que; the king’s traders purchased them from Que.

2 Chronicles 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 1:13 say?
2 Chronicles 1:13 in the NET Bible reads: “Solomon left the meeting tent at the worship center in Gibeon and went to Jerusalem, where 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 (NET): “Solomon left the meeting tent at the worship center in Gibeon and went to Jerusalem, where 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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