2 Chronicles 1:8

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

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Other Translations for 2 Chronicles 1:8

BSB

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

AKJV

And Solomon said to God, You have showed great mercy to David my father, and have made me to reign in his stead.

CPDV

And Solomon said to God: "You have shown great mercy to my father David. And you have appointed me as king in his place.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And Solomon will say to God, Thou didst great mercy with David my father, and hast caused me to reign in his stead.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Chronicles 1:8

AndSolomonH8010Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntoGodH430Noun MasculineThouhastshewedH6213Verb greatH1419 mercyH2617Noun MasculineuntoDavidH1732Proper Name MasculinemyfatherH1Noun MasculineandhastmademetoreignH4427Verbinhisstead

Commentary for 2 Chronicles 1:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Chronicles 1:8

Summary

Successor acknowledges predecessor's divine blessing and inheritance

Place

Gibeon

Event

Solomon addresses God

Estimated Time Period

c. 970 BC