2 Chronicles 1:1

The Lord Gives Solomon Wisdom

1:1 Solomon son of David solidified his royal authority, ¹  for ²  the Lord his God was with him and magnified him greatly.

2 Chronicles 8:1

Building Projects and Commercial Efforts

8:1 After twenty years, during which Solomon built the Lord’s temple and his royal palace,

2 Chronicles 15:3

15:3 For a long time ³  Israel had no true God, or priest to instruct them, or law.

2 Chronicles 21:14

21:14 So look, the Lord is about to severely afflict ⁴  your people, your sons, your wives, and all you own.

¹ tn Heb “and Solomon son of David strengthened himself over his kingdom.”

² tn The disjunctive clause (note the vav [ו] + subject pattern) probably has a causal nuance here.

³ tn Heb “Many days.”

⁵ tn Heb “to strike with a great striking.”