11 And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
11 Solomon son of David established himself firmly over his kingdom, for the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
11 Solomon the son of David established himself in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
11 Solomon son of David took a firm grip on the reins of his kingdom. God was with him and gave him much help.
11 Now Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him and exalted him exceedingly.
11 Solomon son of David took firm control of his kingdom, for the Lord his God was with him and made him very powerful.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:1
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Solomon's choice of wisdom, His strength and wealth.
SOLOMON began his reign with a pious, public visit to God's altar. Those that pursue present things most eagerly, are likely to be disappointed; while those that refer themselves to the providence of God, if they have not the most, have the most comfort. Those that make this world their end, come short of the other, and are disappointed in this also; but those that make the other world their end, shall not only obtain that, and full satisfaction in it, but shall have as much of this world as is good for them, in their way. Let us then be contented, without those great things which men generally covet, but which commonly prove fatal snares to the soul.