Devine Scripture

1 Chronicles 28:5

1 Chronicles chapter 28 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.4Howbeit Jehovah, the God of Israel, chose me out of all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be prince; and in the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he took pleasure in me to make me king over all Israel;

v.5This passage

v.6And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts; for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 9:6

    For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

  • 1 Chronicles 22:9

    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 14:3

    And David took more wives at Jerusalem; and David begat more sons and daughters.

  • 1 Chronicles 17:14

    but I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom for ever; and his throne shall be established for ever.

  • 2 Chronicles 1:8

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

  • Psalms 72:1

    Give the king thy judgments, O God, And thy righteousness unto the king’s son.