1 Kings 9:2
What does 1 Kings 9:2 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Kings 9:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000that Jehovah appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon.
KJV
King James Version · 1611That the Lord appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901that Jehovah appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The Lord came to him again in a vision, as he had done at Gibeon;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862that Jehovah appeareth unto Solomon a second time, as He appeared unto him in Gibeon,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752That the Lord appeared to him the second time, as he had appeared to him in Gabaon.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890that Jehovah appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared to him at Gibeon.
Context
v.1And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of Jehovah, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do,
v.2This passage
v.3And Jehovah said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 11:9
And Jehovah was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned away from Jehovah, the God of Israel, who had appeared unto him twice,
- 2 Chronicles 7:12
And Jehovah appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for a house of sacrifice.
- 1 Kings 3:5
In Gibeon Jehovah appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.
- 2 Chronicles 1:7
In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.
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