Then Solomon returned to Jerusalem from the Tabernacle at the place of worship in Gibeon, and he reigned over Israel.
Parallel translations
- WEB So Solomon came from the high place that was at Gibeon, from before the Tent of Meeting, to Jerusalem; and he reigned over Israel.
- KJV 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.
- BSB So Solomon went to Jerusalem from the high place in Gibeon before the Tent of Meeting, and he reigned over Israel.
- NKJV So Solomon came to Jerusalem from the high place that was at Gibeon, from before the tabernacle of meeting, and reigned over Israel.
- NASB 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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Quick answer
Solomon returns from Gibeon to Jerusalem and reigns over Israel. Equipped by God, he takes up his rule.
Overview
Having worshiped and received God's promise of wisdom, Solomon comes back to the capital to govern. The Chronicler presents his reign as launched from an encounter with God, grounding his kingship in worship. A rule begun in seeking God is the model for godly leadership.
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Cross-references · 2
- 2 Chr 1:3So Solomon, and all the assembly with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for God’s Tent of Meeting was there, which Yahweh’s servant Moses had made in the wilderness.
- 1 Kgs 4:24–25For he had dominion over all on this side the River, from Tiphsah even to Gaza, over all the kings on this side the River: and he had peace on all sides around him.
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