Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Of all my sons—and the LORD has given me many—he has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. New Living Translation And from among my sons—for the LORD has given me many—he chose Solomon to succeed me on the throne of Israel and to rule over the LORD’s kingdom. English Standard Version 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. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And of all my sons (for the LORD has given me many sons) He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. New American Standard Bible Of all my sons (for the LORD has given me many sons), He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. NASB 1995 “Of all my sons (for the LORD has given me many sons), He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. NASB 1977 “And of all my sons (for the LORD has given me many sons), He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. Legacy Standard Bible Now of all my sons (for Yahweh has given me many sons), He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of Yahweh over Israel. Amplified Bible Of all my sons (for the LORD has given me many sons) He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. Christian Standard Bible And out of all my sons —for the LORD has given me many sons—he has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the LORD’s kingdom over Israel. Holman Christian Standard Bible And out of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the LORD’s kingdom over Israel. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version The LORD has blessed me with many sons, but he chose my son Solomon to be the next king of Israel. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation And of all my sons (the LORD has given me many sons) he chose my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the LORD's kingdom to rule Israel. Good News Translation He gave me many sons, and out of them all he chose Solomon to rule over Israel, the LORD's kingdom. International Standard Version "Now out of all of my sons (since the LORD has given me many of them), he has selected my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD, ruling over Israel. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible From all the many sons the LORD has given me, he chose Solomon my son to rule on his behalf over Israel. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible Of all my sons (for Yahweh has given me many sons), he has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of Yahweh’s kingdom over Israel. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand out of all my sons—for YHWH has given many sons to me—He also fixes on my son Solomon, to sit on the throne of the kingdom of YHWH over Israel, Young's Literal Translation and out of all my sons -- for many sons hath Jehovah given to me -- He also fixeth on Solomon my son, to sit on the throne of the kingdom of Jehovah over Israel, Smith's Literal Translation And from all my sons (for Jehovah gave to me many sons) and he will choose in Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of Jehovah over Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd among 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. Catholic Public Domain Version Then too, among my sons (for the Lord has given me many sons) he chose Solomon my son, so that he would sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the Lord, over Israel. New American Bible And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—he has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the LORD’s kingship over Israel. New Revised Standard Version And of all my sons, for the LORD has given me many, he has chosen my son Solomon to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd of all my sons (for the LORD has given me many sons), he has chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And from all my sons, for they are many sons that LORD JEHOVAH gave to me, he chose Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom, the high place of Israel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And of all my sons, (for the Lord has given me many sons,) he has chosen Solomon my son, to set him on the throne of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Commissions Solomon…4Yet 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. 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. 6And 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.… Cross References 2 Samuel 7:12-13 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 1 Kings 8:20 Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. 2 Samuel 7:14 I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. 1 Kings 2:15 “You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD. 1 Kings 2:24 And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!” 1 Kings 1:30 I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.” 1 Kings 1:48 saying, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.’” 2 Samuel 7:16 Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” 1 Kings 1:17 “My lord,” she replied, “you yourself swore to your maidservant by the LORD your God: ‘Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne.’ 1 Kings 1:35 Then you shall go up with him, and he is to come and sit on my throne and reign in my place. For I have appointed him ruler over Israel and Judah.” 1 Kings 1:39 Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” 1 Kings 1:13 Go at once to King David and say, ‘My lord the king, did you not swear to your maidservant, “Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne”? Why then has Adonijah become king?’ 1 Kings 1:33-34 “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ 1 Kings 1:37 Just as the LORD was with my lord the king, so may He be with Solomon and make his throne even greater than that of my lord King David.” 1 Kings 1:47 The king’s servants have also gone to congratulate our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon more famous than your own name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne.’ And the king has bowed in worship on his bed, Treasury of Scripture 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. all my sons 1 Chronicles 3:1-9 Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess: … 1 Chronicles 14:4-7 Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, … he hath chosen 1 Chronicles 22:9,10 Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days… 1 Chronicles 23:1 So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel. 1 Chronicles 29:1 Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God. to sit 1 Chronicles 17:14 But I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore. 1 Chronicles 29:23 Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. 2 Chronicles 1:8,9 And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead… Jump to Previous Chosen Fixeth Great Israel Kingdom Selection Sit Solomon ThroneJump to Next Chosen Fixeth Great Israel Kingdom Selection Sit Solomon Throne1 Chronicles 28 1. David in a solemn assembly having declared God's favor to him, 5. and promise to his son Solomon, exhorts them to fear God 9. He encourages Solomon to build the temple 11. He gives him patterns, gold and silver, etc And of all my sons David had many sons, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 3. This phrase highlights the abundance of David's offspring, which was a sign of blessing and fulfillment of God's promise to make David's lineage prosperous. The mention of "all my sons" sets the stage for the significance of God's choice among them. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who is speaking in this verse. He is reflecting on God's choice of his successor. 2. Solomon The son of David chosen by God to succeed him as king. Known for his wisdom and building the Temple. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The God of Israel, who sovereignly chooses leaders and directs the course of His people. 4. Israel The nation over which Solomon is to reign, representing God's chosen people. 5. The Throne of the Kingdom of the LORD Symbolizes God's divine authority and theocratic rule over Israel. Teaching Points Divine Sovereignty in LeadershipGod chooses leaders according to His purpose. We should trust His wisdom in appointing those who lead us. Legacy and Succession David's many sons represent potential, but God's choice of Solomon shows that divine purpose transcends human expectation. Faithfulness to God's Plan Like David, we should recognize and support God's plan, even when it involves others taking roles we might have envisioned differently. The Importance of Obedience Solomon's reign begins with God's blessing, but his continued success depends on his obedience to God's commands. God's Promises Fulfilled The promise to David about his lineage is a reminder that God is faithful to His word, encouraging us to trust in His promises.(5) Many sons.--See 1Chronicles 3:1-9, where nineteen are mentioned by name, "besides the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister." He hath chosen.--Heb., then he chose, the construction being changed after the parenthesis. Solomon my son.--The son who has the best right to the name. (Comp. 1Chronicles 22:10.) The throne of the kingdom of the Lord.--This expression is unique in the Old Testament. (Comp. 1Chronicles 29:23; 1Chronicles 17:14.) It brings out into strong relief the idea that the Israelite monarchy was only a vicegerency; not David nor Solomon, but Jehovah being the true and only King. (Comp. Gideon's reply to the offer of the crown, Judges 8:23; 1Samuel 8:7; 1Samuel 12:12.) . . . Hebrew And of allוּמִכָּ֨ל־ (ū·mik·kāl-) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every my sons— בָּנַ֔י (bā·nay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son for כִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has given נָ֥תַן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set me many רַבִּ֣ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great sons— בָּנִ֔ים (bā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son He has chosen וַיִּבְחַר֙ (way·yiḇ·ḥar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 977: To try, select Solomon בִּשְׁלֹמֹ֣ה (biš·lō·mōh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne my son בְנִ֔י (ḇə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son to sit לָשֶׁ֗בֶת (lā·še·ḇeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the throne כִּסֵּ֛א (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne of the kingdom מַלְכ֥וּת (mal·ḵūṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links 1 Chronicles 28:5 NIV1 Chronicles 28:5 NLT 1 Chronicles 28:5 ESV 1 Chronicles 28:5 NASB 1 Chronicles 28:5 KJV 1 Chronicles 28:5 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 28:5 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 28:5 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 28:5 French Bible 1 Chronicles 28:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 28:5 Of all my sons for Yahweh has (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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