2 Chronicles 9:30
“And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.”
2 Chronicles 9:30 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
- DARBYDarby
- And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Solomon reigneth in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel for forty years.
Context: 2 Chronicles 9
28And they brought unto Solomon horses out of Egypt, and out of all lands.
29Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, are they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer against Jeroboam the son of Nebat?
30And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
31And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.
About 2 Chronicles 9: The Queen of Sheba's Visit
The Queen of Sheba's visit, affirming Solomon's renowned wisdom and the magnificence of his reign, with implications for international relations
Commentary
2 Chronicles 9 is a fascinating chapter that provides a glimpse into the life of King Solomon and his kingdom. The chapter begins with the Queen of Sheba coming to visit Solomon and bringing with her a great wealth of gold and spices. Solomon's wealth and wisdom are so great that the Queen of Sheba is amazed and gives him many gifts.