The Chronicler omits the story from 1 Kings 3:15-5:14 and emphasizes the main goal of Solomon’s reign: building the Temple, with only a brief mention of the royal palace (2:11). Starting in chapter 3, he details Solomon’s building projects, including furnishings and utensils, following the account in 1 Kings 6 and later. He uses hyperbolic figures and measurements, especially regarding gold quantities. Some details indicate the author was imagining the Temple being rebuilt after the exile (3:14; Ez 40:5).