2 Chronicles 9:30 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

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Solomon ruled as king in Jerusalem over all of Israel for forty years.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse summarizes that Solomon had a complete forty-year reign over the united kingdom of Israel from his capital in Jerusalem.

📚 Historical Context

This verse concludes the account of Solomon's reign, which lasted from approximately 970-930 BC. During this time, Israel was at its peak as a unified nation, stretching from the Mediterranean Sea to the Jordan River and beyond. The forty-year period represents a complete generation of peace and prosperity under Solomon's rule.

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