2 Chronicles 1:8

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast showed great lovingkindness unto David my father, and hast made me king in his stead.

Bible in Basic English

And Solomon said to God, Great was your mercy to David my father, and you have made me king in his place.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Solomon said to God: Thou hast shewn great kindness to my father David: and hast made me king in his stead.

Free Bible Version

Solomon responded to God, “You showed trustworthy love without limit to my father David, and you have made me king in his place.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Salomon sayde vnto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy vnto Dauid my father and hast made me to reigne in his stead.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.

Translation for Translators

Solomon replied, “You were very kind to David my father, and now you have appointed me to be the king to succeed him.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Solomon said to God, “You have shown great covenant faithfulness to David my father, and have made me king in his place.

Noah Webster Bible

And Solomon said to God, Thou hast shown great mercy to David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.

World English Bible

Solomon said to God, “You have shown great loving kindness to David my father, and have made me king in his place.

Young's Literal Translation

And Solomon saith to God, 'Thou hast done with David my father great kindness, and hast caused me to reign in his stead.

Context

Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom

⁷That night God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” ⁸Solomon replied to God: “You have shown much loving devotion to my father David, and You have made me king in his place.⁹Now, O LORD God, let Your promise to my father David be fulfilled. For You have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth.

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

In this verse, God appears to King Solomon after he offered a thousand burnt offerings, asking him what he desires. Solomon humbly asks for wisdom and knowledge to govern God's people effectively. This request pleases God, who not only grants Solomon's wish for wisdom but also promises him riches, wealth, and honor beyond any other king. The verse highlights the importance of seeking wisdom from God above all else, showcasing God's generosity and favor towards those who prioritize His guidance and purposes.

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