2 Chronicles 9:30
New International Version
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

New Living Translation
Solomon ruled in Jerusalem over all Israel for forty years.

English Standard Version
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

Berean Standard Bible
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

King James Bible
And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

New King James Version
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

New American Standard Bible
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel for forty years.

NASB 1995
Solomon reigned forty years in Jerusalem over all Israel.

NASB 1977
And Solomon reigned forty years in Jerusalem over all Israel.

Legacy Standard Bible
Thus Solomon reigned forty years in Jerusalem over all Israel.

Amplified Bible
Solomon reigned forty years in Jerusalem over all Israel.

Christian Standard Bible
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel for forty years.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel for 40 years.

American Standard Version
And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

Contemporary English Version
After Solomon had ruled 40 years from Jerusalem,

English Revised Version
And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Solomon ruled in Jerusalem over all Israel for 40 years.

Good News Translation
Solomon ruled in Jerusalem over all Israel for forty years.

International Standard Version
Solomon reigned for 40 years in Jerusalem over all of Israel.

Majority Standard Bible
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

NET Bible
Solomon ruled over all Israel from Jerusalem for forty years.

New Heart English Bible
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

World English Bible
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Solomon reigns in Jerusalem over all Israel [for] forty years,

Young's Literal Translation
And Solomon reigneth in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Solomon will reign in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem, over all of Israel, for forty years.

New American Bible
Solomon was king in Jerusalem over all Israel for forty years.

New Revised Standard Version
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem forty years over all Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Solomon was king over Jerusalem and over all Israel forty years.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Solomon reigned over all Israel forty years.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Death of Solomon
29As for the rest of the acts of Solomon, from beginning to end, are they not written in the Records of Nathan the Prophet, in the Prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the Visions of Iddo the Seer concerning Jeroboam son of Nebat? 30Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years. 31And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.…

Cross References
1 Kings 11:42
Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.

1 Kings 10:23-25
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

1 Kings 4:21
And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

1 Kings 4:24
For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides.

1 Kings 4:29-34
And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. ...

1 Kings 3:12-13
behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. / Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.

1 Kings 5:12
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

1 Kings 9:22-23
But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slavery, because they were his men of war, his servants, his officers, his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry. / They were also the chief officers over Solomon’s projects: 550 supervisors over the people who did the work.

1 Kings 10:1-9
Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. ...

1 Kings 10:14-22
The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land. / King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. ...

Matthew 12:42
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Luke 11:31
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Matthew 6:29
Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

Acts 7:47
But it was Solomon who built the house for Him.

Acts 13:22
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’


Treasury of Scripture

And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

solomon

1 Kings 11:42,43
And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years…

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2 Chronicles 9
1. The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon
13. Solomon's revenue in gold
15. His targets and shields
17. The throne of ivory
20. His vessels
23. His presents
25. His chariots and horse
26. His tributes
29. His reign and death














Solomon
The name "Solomon" is derived from the Hebrew word "Shlomo," which is related to "shalom," meaning peace. Solomon's reign is often characterized by peace and prosperity, a fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son would build the temple and reign in a time of peace (1 Chronicles 22:9-10). Solomon's wisdom and wealth were renowned, and his rule is often seen as a high point in Israel's history, symbolizing the blessings of obedience to God.

reigned
The Hebrew word for "reigned" is "malak," which means to be king or to rule. Solomon's reign was marked by a strong central government and extensive building projects, including the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. His reign is a testament to the fulfillment of God's covenant with David, where God promised that David's lineage would continue to rule Israel (2 Samuel 7:12-16).

in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the city of David, was the political and spiritual center of Israel. It was here that Solomon built the temple, which became the focal point of Jewish worship. The city's significance is rooted in its selection by God as the place where His name would dwell (1 Kings 11:36). Jerusalem's centrality in Solomon's reign underscores the importance of worship and obedience to God in the life of the nation.

over all Israel
This phrase emphasizes the unity of the twelve tribes under Solomon's rule. During his reign, Israel reached its greatest territorial extent and experienced unprecedented peace and prosperity. This unity is a reflection of God's desire for His people to be one nation under His covenant, living in harmony and obedience to His laws.

forty years
The number forty in the Bible often signifies a period of testing, trial, or judgment, but it can also represent a generation or a complete period of time. Solomon's forty-year reign is seen as a complete and prosperous era in Israel's history. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises and the blessings that come from following His commandments.

(30) And Solomon reigned.--So 1Kings 11:42, "And the days that Solomon reigned," etc., as here.

Over all Israel--i.e., the undivided nation.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Solomon
שְׁלֹמֹ֧ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

reigned
וַיִּמְלֹ֨ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

in Jerusalem
בִֽירוּשָׁלִַ֛ם (ḇî·rū·šā·lim)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

over
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

forty
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים (’ar·bā·‘îm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 705: Forty

years.
שָׁנָֽה׃ (šā·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141: A year


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