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2 Chronicles 1:3
So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place thatwas at Gibeon; for there was the tabernacle of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness.

reigned

1 Kings 4:24,25
For he had dominion over allthe region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him…

from the high place in Gibeon
Gibeon was a significant location for worship before the Temple was built in Jerusalem. The "high place" refers to an elevated site used for worship, common in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Gibeon was where the Tabernacle, or Tent of Meeting, was located at this time, making it a central place for Israelite worship. This highlights the transitional period in Israel's religious practices, moving from temporary worship sites to a permanent Temple. Gibeon is also associated with the Gibeonite deception inJoshua 9, showing the complex history of the site.

from before the Tent of Meeting
The Tent of Meeting, or Tabernacle, was the portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. It symbolized God's presence among His people and was the center of Israelite worship. Solomon's departure from the Tent of Meeting to Jerusalem foreshadows the shift from a mobile worship system to a permanent Temple. This transition reflects the fulfillment of God's promises to establish a place for His name to dwell permanently, as seen inDeuteronomy 12:5.

and he reigned over Israel
Solomon's reign over Israel marks the zenith of the united monarchy, characterized by peace, prosperity, and extensive building projects, including the Temple. His rule is often seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to David in2 Samuel 7:12-13, where God assures David that his offspring will build a house for His name. Solomon's reign is a type of Christ's future reign, symbolizing wisdom, justice, and peace. However, it also foreshadows the eventual division of the kingdom due to Solomon's later unfaithfulness, as warned inDeuteronomy 17:16-17.

“So Solomon…” reminds us that the verse follows the record of Solomon’s encounter with the LORD at Gibeon (2 Chronicles 1:7–12;1 Kings 3:5–14).

• The narrative picks up immediately after God grants Solomon wisdom and wealth, fulfilling the covenant hope expressed earlier in1 Chronicles 28:5–7 and echoing the promise to David in2 Samuel 7:12–13.

• The word “So” links God’s promise with Solomon’s ensuing actions, showing that obedience flows out of divine revelation (James 1:22).

“…went to Jerusalem…” signals a deliberate return to the city God had chosen “to place His Name there” (2 Chronicles 6:6;Deuteronomy 12:5).

• Jerusalem was the political and spiritual center established by David (2 Samuel 5:6–9).

• By heading back, Solomon honors both his father’s legacy and God’s revealed choice, preparing to rule from the seat of divine appointment (Psalm 132:13–14).

“…from the high place in Gibeon…” recalls that Gibeon still housed the bronze altar and was the ordained site for sacrifices since the tabernacle rested there (1 Chronicles 16:39–40;1 Kings 3:4).

• High places were often linked to idolatry, yet Gibeon’s was legitimate because it held the LORD’s altar until the temple was built (1 Chronicles 21:29).

• Solomon’s worship there shows continuity with Mosaic worship even while anticipating centralized temple worship (2 Chronicles 1:3–5).

“…from before the Tent of Meeting…” underlines that Solomon had been standing in the very place where Israel had met God since the wilderness (Exodus 33:7;Numbers 1:1).

• The tabernacle’s presence at Gibeon kept Israel tethered to its covenant roots while pointing forward to the permanent temple (2 Chronicles 5:5).

• Leaving “before the Tent” signals completion of worship and reception of God’s blessing, paralleling the pattern of Moses coming out of the tent with divine instructions (Exodus 34:34).

“…and he reigned over Israel.” marks the transition from worship to governance.

•1 Chronicles 29:23 affirms that “Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king,” indicating that his rule was a stewardship under God’s ultimate kingship (Psalm 22:28).

• The verse compresses decades of prosperous rule foretold inDeuteronomy 17:18–20 and described in1 Kings 4:20–25, showing that faithful worship lays the groundwork for righteous leadership.

2 Chronicles 1:13 traces Solomon’s movement from sacred encounter to sovereign rule. Fresh from receiving wisdom at Gibeon’s legitimate high place, he returns to Jerusalem—the city God chose—to reign. The sequence teaches that authentic leadership flows from worship grounded in God’s revealed will, and that the blessings promised at the Tent of Meeting find tangible expression in the life of a nation when its king submits to the LORD’s authority.

From before the tabernacle of the congregation.--See2Chronicles 1:3;2Chronicles 1:6. Perhaps "to (orat) the high place that was at G-ibeon," was originally a marginal gloss upon this expression. (Comp.2Chronicles 1:3.) The reading, "And Solomon came to Jerusalem from before the tent of tryst," would be quite intelligible without this addition.

And reigned over Israel.--Syr.,over all Israel. (Comp.1Kings 4:1.) But the remark, "and he reigned over Israel," is by no means "superfluous" (Bertheau), inasmuch as it naturally introduces the following sketch of the reign, which carries us on from God's promise to its fulfilment.

The chronicler does not notice the sacrifices which, on his return, Solomon offered before the ark at Jerusalem (1Kings 3:15), nor the story of the king's wise judgment which there follows (1Kings 3:16-28). It is unreasonable to seek any other ground of such omissions than the free and legitimate exercise of the compiler's discretion in the choice of his own materials. That he did not depreciate the sanctuary on Mount Zion as a place of sacrifice, is evident from1Chronicles 21:18 to1Chronicles 22:1. . . .