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II Crônicas, 1

1. kai eniscusen salwmwn uioV dauid epi thn basileian autou kai kurioV o qeoV autou met' autou kai emegalunen auton eiV uyoV

1. confortatus est ergo Salomon filius David in regno suo et Dominus erat cum eo et magnificavit eum in excelsum

2. kai eipen salwmwn proV panta israhl toiV ciliarcoiV kai toiV ekatontarcoiV kai toiV kritaiV kai pasin toiV arcousin enantion israhl toiV arcousi twn patriwn

2. præcepitque Salomon universo Israheli tribunis et centurionibus et ducibus et judicibus omnis Israël et principibus familiarum

3. kai eporeuqh salwmwn kai pasa h ekklhsia met' autou eiV thn uyhlhn thn en gabawn ou ekei hn h skhnh tou marturiou tou qeou hn epoihsen mwushV paiV kuriou en th erhmw

3. et abiit cum universa multitudine in excelsum Gabaon ubi erat tabernaculum fœderis Dei quod fecit Moses famulus Dei in solitudine

4. alla kibwton tou qeou anhnegken dauid ek polewV kariaqiarim oti htoimasen auth skhnhn eiV ierousalhm

4. arcam autem Dei adduxerat David de Cariathiarim in locum quem paraverat ei et ubi fixerat illi tabernaculum hoc est in Hierusalem

5. kai to qusiasthrion to calkoun o epoihsen beselehl uioV ouriou uiou wr ekei hn enanti thV skhnhV kuriou kai exezhthsen auto salwmwn kai h ekklhsia

5. altare quoque æneum quod fabricatus fuerat Beselehel filius Uri filii Ur ibi erat coram tabernaculo Domini quod et requisivit Salomon et omnis ecclesia

6. kai anhnegken ekei salwmwn epi to qusiasthrion to calkoun enwpion kuriou to en th skhnh kai anhnegken ep' auto olokautwsin cilian

6. ascenditque Salomon ad altare æneum coram tabernaculo fœderis Domini et obtulit in eo mille hostias

7. en th nukti ekeinh wfqh o qeoV tw salwmwn kai eipen autw aithsai ti soi dw

7. ecce autem in ipsa nocte apparuit ei Deus dicens postula quod vis ut dem tibi

8. kai eipen salwmwn proV ton qeon su epoihsaV meta dauid tou patroV mou eleoV mega kai ebasileusaV me ant' autou

8. dixitque Salomon Deo tu fecisti cum David patre meo misericordiam magnam et constituisti me regem pro eo

9. kai nun kurie o qeoV pistwqhtw to onoma sou epi dauid patera mou oti su ebasileusaV me epi laon polun wV o couV thV ghV

9. nunc igitur Domine Deus impleatur sermo tuus quem pollicitus es David patri meo tu enim fecisti me regem super populum tuum multum qui tam innumerabilis est quam pulvis terræ

10. nun sofian kai sunesin doV moi kai exeleusomai enwpion tou laou toutou kai eiseleusomai oti tiV krinei ton laon sou ton megan touton

10. da mihi sapientiam et intellegentiam ut egrediar coram populo tuo et ingrediar quis enim potest hunc populum tuum digne qui tam grandis est judicare

11. kai eipen o qeoV proV salwmwn anq' wn egeneto touto en th kardia sou kai ouk hthsw plouton crhmatwn oude doxan oude thn yuchn twn upenantiwn kai hmeraV pollaV ouk hthsw kai hthsaV seautw sofian kai sunesin opwV krinhV ton laon mou ef' on ebasileusa se ep' auton

11. dixit autem Deus ad Salomonem quia hoc magis placuit cordi tuo et non postulasti divitias et substantiam et gloriam neque animas eorum qui te oderunt sed nec dies vitæ plurimos petisti autem sapientiam et scientiam ut judicare possis populum meum super quem constitui te regem

12. thn sofian kai thn sunesin didwmi soi kai plouton kai crhmata kai doxan dwsw soi wV ouk egenhqh omoioV soi en toiV basileusi toiV emprosqe sou kai meta se ouk estai outwV

12. sapientia et scientia data sunt tibi divitias autem et substantiam et gloriam dabo tibi ita ut nullus in regibus nec ante te nec post te fuerit similis tui

13. kai hlqen salwmwn ek bama thV en gabawn eiV ierousalhm apo proswpou skhnhV marturiou kai ebasileusen epi israhl

13. venit ergo Salomon ab excelso Gabaon in Hierusalem coram tabernaculo fœderis et regnavit super Israël

14. kai sunhgagen salwmwn armata kai ippeiV kai egenonto autw cilia kai tetrakosia armata kai dwdeka ciliadeV ippewn kai katelipen auta en polesin twn armatwn kai o laoV meta tou basilewV en ierousalhm

14. congregavitque sibi currus et equites et facti sunt ei mille quadringenti currus et duodecim milia equitum et fecit eos esse in urbibus quadrigarum et cum rege in Hierusalem

15. kai eqhken o basileuV to crusion kai to argurion en ierousalhm wV liqouV kai taV kedrouV en th ioudaia wV sukaminouV taV en th pedinh eiV plhqoV

15. præbuitque rex argentum et aurum in Hierusalem quasi lapides et cedros quasi sycomoros quæ nascuntur in campestribus multitudine magna

16. kai h exodoV twn ippwn twn salwmwn ex aiguptou kai h timh twn emporwn tou basilewV emporeuesqai hgorazon

16. adducebantur autem ei et equi de Ægypto et de Coa a negotiatoribus regis qui ibant et cœmebant pretio

17. kai anebainon kai exhgon ex aiguptou arma en exakosiwn arguriou kai ippon ekaton kai penthkonta kai outwV pasin toiV basileusin twn cettaiwn kai basileusin suriaV en cersin autwn eferon

17. quadrigam equorum sescentis argenteis et equum centum quinquaginta similiter de universis regnis Cettheorum et a regibus Syriæ emptio celebrabatur

18. kai eipen salwmwn tou oikodomhsai oikon tw onomati kuriou kai oikon th basileia autou

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Footnotes:

1:1 - Solomon establishes himself as king after David's death, and his accession to the throne marks the beginning of a period of prosperity and peace in Israel. The legitimacy of his reign is based on his relationship with God, highlighting the importance of divine leadership (see also 1 Kings 2:12 and Psalm 72:1-4).

1:2-6 - Solomon calls the people to offer sacrifices to God at Gibeon. This action demonstrates the centrality of worship to Solomon's rule and his willingness to seek divine guidance in leading Israel (see also Exodus 20:24 and Psalm 27:4).

1:7-10 - God appears to Solomon and offers him whatever he desires. Solomon's choice of wisdom over riches or long life highlights the importance of divine wisdom in leadership and in life in general (see also James 1:5 and Proverbs 4:7).

1:11-12 - God's response to Solomon's request, granting him not only wisdom but also wealth and honor, reflects God's generosity and reward for a sincere heart (see also 1 Kings 3:13 and Luke 11:9-10).

1:13-17 - Solomon uses his wisdom to organize the kingdom and promote prosperity, establishing a network of trade and wealth. This wise administration is a model for how effective leadership should operate in harmony with God's principles (see also Proverbs 21:5 and Ecclesiastes 5:19).

Verses related to II Crônicas, 1:

2 Chronicles chapter 1 begins Solomon's reign. What characterizes a wise beginning? This foundational text recounts Solomon's request for wisdom from God in Gibeon. The chapter covers topics such as humility, divine priorities, and the blessings that accompany wise choices. God's generous response demonstrates His approval of Solomon's priorities. 2 Chronicles 1 sets the tone for Solomon's reign, highlighting the importance of divine wisdom. Investigate with us five biblical passages that correlate with the central themes of this inaugural chapter.

1 Kings 3:5-9: "In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at night and said to him, 'Ask me for whatever you want, and I will give it to you.' Solomon replied: '(...) Give your servant a heart full of discernment to govern your people and capable of distinguishing between good and evil. For who can govern this great people of yours?'" - This parallel passage in 1 Kings recounts the same event as in 2 Chronicles 1, where Solomon asks God for wisdom.

James 1:5: "If any of you lacks wisdom, ask God, who gives it to all freely and willingly; and it will be granted to you." - This verse echoes Solomon's call for wisdom in 2 Chronicles 1, encouraging believers to seek divine wisdom.

Proverbs 2:6: "For the Lord is the one who gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment." - This proverb, attributed to Solomon, reflects his experience in receiving wisdom from God, as narrated in 2 Chronicles 1.

Matthew 6:33: "Therefore, seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." - This teaching of Jesus reflects the principle demonstrated by Solomon in 2 Chronicles 1, where he first sought God's wisdom and received additional blessings.

1 Kings 10:23: "Thus King Solomon became greater than all the other kings of the earth in wealth and wisdom." - This verse summarizes the result of Solomon's choice in 2 Chronicles 1, showing how God blessed him with wisdom and wealth.

FAQ:

What did God offer Solomon in 2 Chronicles 1?

God offered Solomon whatever he asked for, including riches, honor, and wisdom, when Solomon asked for wisdom to govern the people of Israel. (2 Chronicles 1:7-12)

Why did Solomon ask God for wisdom?

Solomon asked for wisdom to govern the people of Israel with justice, recognizing his responsibility and the greatness of the task before him. (2 Chronicles 1:10)

What was God's response to Solomon's request?

God gave Solomon wisdom beyond all others, along with riches and honor, making him the most respected of all kings. (2 Chronicles 1:11-12)

How did Solomon demonstrate his wisdom immediately after receiving God’s gift?

Solomon demonstrated his wisdom when he resolved a dispute between two women over a baby, judging with discernment and compassion. (1 Kings 3:16-28; 2 Chronicles 1:13)

What did Solomon do to begin building God's temple?

Solomon made alliances with Hiram, king of Tyre, and began gathering materials and workers to build God’s temple in Jerusalem. (2 Chronicles 1:13-17)


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