2 Chronicles 1:8
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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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“Solomon replied to God: “You have shown much loving devotion to my father David, and You have made me king in his place.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast showed great lovingkindness unto David my father, and hast made me king in his stead.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Solomon saith to God, `Thou hast done with David my father great kindness, and hast caused me to reign in his stead.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Chronicles 1:8 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 7:8Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel.
- 2 Samuel 12:7Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.
- 2 Samuel 22:51Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.”
- 1 Chronicles 17:16Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far?
- 1 Chronicles 28:5And 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.
- 1 Chronicles 29:23So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.
- 1 Chronicles 29:28He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.
- Psalms 86:13For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol.
- Psalms 89:20I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.
- Psalms 89:49Where, O Lord, is Your loving devotion of old, which You faithfully swore to David?
- Isaiah 55:3Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant— My loving devotion promised to David.
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