2 Chronicles 1

And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.

Solomon, David's son, grew stronger as a king, feeling God's presence, who not only stood by him but also elevated his stature immensely.

Then Solomon spake unto all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every governor in all Israel, the chief of the fathers.

With a heart full of wisdom, Solomon addressed everyone in Israel - from the highest military leaders and judges to every governor and respected elder.

So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the tabernacle of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness.

Solomon, along with the entire assembly, journeyed to the sacred hill of Gibeon. This was where God's meeting tent, crafted by Moses during their wilderness wanderings, was located.

But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjathjearim to the place which David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.

David, filled with reverence, carefully moved God's sacred ark from Kirjathjearim to Jerusalem. He had lovingly prepared a special tent for it there.

Moreover the brasen altar, that Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, he put before the tabernacle of the LORD: and Solomon and the congregation sought unto it.

Bezaleel, the grandson of Hur, crafted a bronze altar which was placed in front of the Lord's tabernacle. Solomon and his followers gathered around it, seeking divine guidance.

And Solomon went up thither to the brasen altar before the LORD, which was at the tabernacle of the congregation, and offered a thousand burnt offerings upon it.

With a heart full of reverence, Solomon ascended to the bronze altar in the presence of the Lord, located at the meeting tent. There, he humbly presented a thousand offerings, each consumed by sacred fire.

In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.

In the quiet of that night, God came to Solomon, gently whispering, "Tell me, what do you desire from me?"

And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.

Solomon expressed to God, "You've shown immense kindness to my father, David, and now, you've chosen me to rule in his place."

Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.

Dear LORD God, please fulfill your promise to my father, David. You've made me a king over countless people, just as numerous as dust particles on earth.

Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?

Grant me wisdom and understanding, so I can lead these people effectively. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?

And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:

God spoke to Solomon, touched by his humility. "You didn't ask for wealth, power, or the downfall of your enemies, nor did you seek a long life. Instead, you sought wisdom and knowledge to lead my people, whom I've appointed you to rule. This selflessness of yours moves me."

Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.

You've been blessed with wisdom and knowledge. I'll also give you riches, wealth, and respect like no king before or after you has ever had.

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.

After his spiritual journey to the sacred site of Gibeon, Solomon returned to Jerusalem. From the holy tabernacle, he began his reign over Israel with wisdom and grace.

And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem.

With great determination, Solomon amassed a mighty force of 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horsemen. He strategically stationed them in key cities and by his side in Jerusalem.

And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as plenteous as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the vale for abundance.

The king made gold and silver as common as pebbles in Jerusalem, and cedar trees as abundant as the sycamore trees in the valley.

And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king’s merchants received the linen yarn at a price.

Solomon, with a heart full of anticipation, imported majestic horses from Egypt, along with precious linen yarn. His royal traders, with a keen eye for value, acquired the linen at a negotiated cost.

And they fetched up, and brought forth out of Egypt a chariot for six hundred shekels of silver, and an horse for an hundred and fifty: and so brought they out horses for all the kings of the Hittites, and for the kings of Syria, by their means.

The traders imported chariots from Egypt for 600 shekels of silver each, and horses for 150. Through these traders, the Hittite and Syrian kings also obtained them.