2 Chronicles 1: Solomon’s Wisdom and Wealth – Clear & Engaging Audio Bible Reading | Seeking God’s Guidance, The Queen of Sheba’s Visit, and Solomon’s Prosperity

Listen to this clear and engaging audio recording of 2 Chronicles 1 to experience the wisdom and wealth of King Solomon. Follow the story of Solomon seeking God’s guidance at the beginning of his reign, the Queen of Sheba’s visit to witness his wisdom and wealth, and the prosperity of his kingdom. Perfect for study, reflection, or meditation, immerse yourself in this powerful chapter and let the Scriptures come alive.

2 CHRONICLES 1 (NIV)

1 Solomon son of David established himself firmly over his kingdom, for the
Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.

2 Then Solomon spoke to all Israel—to the commanders of thousands and
commanders of hundreds, to the judges and to all the leaders in Israel, the
heads of families—

3 and Solomon and the whole assembly went to the high place
at Gibeon, for God’s tent of meeting was there, which Moses the Lord’s servant
had made in the wilderness.

4 Now David had brought up the ark of God from
Kiriath Jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a
tent for it in Jerusalem.

5 But the bronze altar that Bezalel son of Uri, the
son of Hur, had made was in Gibeon in front of the tabernacle of the Lord; so
Solomon and the assembly inquired of him there.

6 Solomon went up to the
bronze altar before the Lord in the tent of meeting and offered a thousand
burnt offerings on it.

7 That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask for whatever you
want me to give you.”

8 Solomon answered God, “You have shown great kindness to David my father and
have made me king in his place.

9 Now, Lord God, let your promise to my father
David be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people who are as
numerous as the dust of the earth.

10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may
lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

11 God said to Solomon, “Since this is your heart’s desire and you have not
asked for wealth, possessions or honor, nor for the death of your enemies, and
since you have not asked for a long life but for wisdom and knowledge to
govern my people over whom I have made you king,

12 therefore wisdom and
knowledge will be given you. And I will also give you wealth, possessions and
honor, such as no king who was before you ever had and none after you will
have.”

13 Then Solomon went to Jerusalem from the high place at Gibeon, from before
the tent of meeting. And he reigned over Israel.

14 Solomon accumulated chariots and horses; he had fourteen hundred chariots
and twelve thousand horses, which he kept in the chariot cities and also with
him in Jerusalem.

15 The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as
stones, and cedar as plentiful as sycamore-fig trees in the foothills.

16
Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from Kue—the royal merchants
purchased them from Kue at the current price.

17 They imported a chariot from
Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty.
They also exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and of the Arameans.