Reign of Solomon

Reign of Solomon, the temple builder (2 Chronicles 1–9)

David A. Dorsey, The Literary Structure of the Old Testament

Conclusion: Solomon's death (9:29–34).

1. a
   Solomon's wisdom and wealth2 Chronicles 1:1–17"the king made silver . . . as common in Jerusalem as stone, and he made cedar as plentiful as the sycamore of the Shephelah"; trade in horses: "12,000 horsemen, whom he stationed in the chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem"
2. b
   Solomon's foreign relations with Hiram of Tyre2 Chronicles 2:1–18[1:18–2:17]; Hiram's admiration of Solomon's wisdom; Solomon's use of foreigners in his building projects; Hiram: "because Yahweh loves his people he has made you king over them . . . blessed be Yahweh God of Israel"
3. c
   Solomon builds the temple2 Chronicles 3:1–5:1begins: "then Solomon began to build Yahweh's temple"
4. d
   CLIMAX: dedication of the temple2 Chronicles 5:2–7:10
5. c′
   God accepts the temple2 Chronicles 7:11–22begins: "thus Solomon finished the temple of the Lord"
6. b′
   Solomon's foreign relations with Hiram of Tyre and queen of Sheba2 Chronicles 8:1–9:12queen of Sheba's admiration of Solomon's wisdom; Solomon's use of foreigners in his building projects; queen of Sheba: "because your God loves Israel . . . he has made you king over them"; "blessed be Yahweh your God"
7. a′
   Solomon's wisdom and wealth2 Chronicles 9:13–28"the king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stone, and cedar as plentiful as the sycamore of the Shephelah"; trade in horses: "12,000 horsemen, whom he stationed in the chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem"