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2 Chronicles 1:8 KJV
2 Chronicles · chapter 1 · verse 8
And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.2 Chronicles 1:8 · King James Version
2 Chronicles 1:8 in context
6And Solomon went up thither to the brasen altar before the LORD, which was at the tabernacle of the congregation, and offered a thousand burnt offerings upon it.
7In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.
8And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.
9Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.
10Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- SolomonShᵉlômôhShelomah, David's successorH8010 →
- shewedʻâsâhto do or make, in the broadest sense and widest applicationH6213 →
- fatherʼâbfather, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote applicationH1 →
- greatgâdôwlgreatH1419 →
- mercychêçêdkindnessH2617 →
- DavidDâvidDavid, the youngest son of JesseH1732 →
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Here is, I. Solomon's great prosperity, Ch2 1:1. Though he had a contested title, yet, God being with him, he was strengthened in his kingdom; his heart and hands were strengthened, and his interest in the people. God's presence will be our strength. II. His great piety and devotion.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-12