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1 Chronicles 28:5

Solomon

3 but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has spilled blood.’

4 Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel.

And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.

6 And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father.

7 I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’

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BSB
And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.
KJV
And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.
WEB
Of all my sons (for the LORD has given me many sons), he has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the LORD’s kingdom over Israel.
ASV
And of all my sons (for Jehovah hath given me many sons), he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of Jehovah over Israel.
DARBY
and of all my sons, (for Jehovah has given me many sons,) he has chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of Jehovah over Israel.
BLB
And of all my sons—for many sons YHWH has given me—also He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of YHWH over Israel.
ÅB
Og av alle mine sønner - for Herren har gitt meg mange sønner - utvalgte han min sønn Salomo til å sitte på Herrens kongetrone og råde over Israel.
OTB
Og blant alle mine sønner (for Herren har velsignet meg med mange),
har han valgt min sønn Salomo til å ta tronen i Herrens rike over Israel.
B1930
Og av alle mine sønner - for Herren har gitt mig mange sønner - utvalgte han min sønn Salomo til å sitte på Herrens kongetrone og råde over Israel.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Chronicles 3:1–9

    These were the sons of David who were born to him in Hebron: The firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam of Jezreel; the second was Daniel by Abigail of Carmel;

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  • 1 Chronicles 23:1

    When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel.

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  • 1 Chronicles 22:9–10

    But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign.

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  • 1 Chronicles 29:1

    Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.

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  • Isaiah 9:6–7

    For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

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  • Psalms 72:1–20

    Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.

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  • 1 Chronicles 17:14

    But I will set him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.”

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  • 2 Chronicles 1:8–9

    Solomon replied to God: “You have shown much loving devotion to my father David, and You have made me king in his place.

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