2 Chronicles 1:1

The Lord Gives Solomon Wisdom

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

2 Chronicles 1:8

1:8 Solomon replied to God, “You demonstrated great loyalty to my father David and have made me king in his place.

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

Solomon Gathers Building Materials for the Temple

2:1 (1:18) Solomon ordered a temple to be built to honor the Lord, as well as a royal palace for himself.

4:18 Solomon made so many of these items they did not weigh the bronze.

Building Projects and Commercial Efforts

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

8:10 These men worked for Solomon as supervisors; there were a total of 250 of them who were in charge of the people.

8:12 Then Solomon offered burnt sacrifices to the Lord on the altar of the Lord which he had built in front of the temple’s porch.

8:17 Then Solomon went to Ezion Geber and to Elat on the coast in the land of Edom.

9:3 When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon’s extensive wisdom, the palace he had built,

9:31 Then Solomon passed away and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam replaced him as king.

13:6 Jeroboam son of Nebat, a servant of Solomon son of David, rose up and rebelled against his master.

35:4 Prepare yourselves by your families according to your divisions, as instructed by King David of Israel and his son Solomon.