2 Chronicles 1:13So Solomon came from the high place that was at Gibeon, from before the Tent of Meeting, to Jerusalem; and he reigned over Israel.
The setting
Gibeon, Israel (modern West Bank), ~970 BC. Dawn breaks as young King Solomon returns from the ancient worship site to his capital city Jerusalem, 6 miles southeast...
The emotion here: reverent documentation of transition
The original word
malak (מָלַךְ) — to reign, exercise dominion, bear responsibility for a people's welfare
Why it matters
Gibeon was where the original tabernacle remained while the ark was in Jerusalem
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 1:13
Solomon had to travel between two worship sites because David never unified them
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just travel logistics, but it shows the spiritual-political complexity Solomon inherited with split worship locations.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 1:13
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 1:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 1:13 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include transition, royal authority, divine encounter concluded. Notable phrases: from the high place that was at Gibeon; he reigned over Israel.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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