2 Chronicles 1:9

What does 2 Chronicles 1:9 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Chronicles 1:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now, O Jehovah 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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Now, 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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now, O Jehovah 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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Now, O Lord God, let your word to David my father come true; for you have made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in number.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Now, O Jehovah God, is Thy word with David my father stedfast, for Thou hast caused me to reign over a people numerous as the dust of the earth;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Now therefore, O Lord God, let thy word be fulfilled, which thou hast promised to David my father: for thou hast made me king over thy great people, which is as innumerable as the dust of the earth.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Now, Jehovah Elohim, let thy word unto David my father be firm; for thou hast made me king over a people numerous as the dust of the earth.

Context

v.8And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast showed great lovingkindness unto David my father, and hast made me king in his stead.

v.9This passage

v.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?

Cross references

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

  • Genesis 22:17

    that in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heavens, and as the sand which is upon the sea-shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;

  • Psalms 132:11

    Jehovah hath sworn unto David in truth; He will not turn from it: Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.

  • Psalms 89:35

    Once have I sworn by my holiness: I will not lie unto David:

  • 1 Chronicles 17:11

    And it shall come to pass, when thy days are fulfilled that thou must go to be with thy fathers, that I will set up thy seed after thee, who shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom.

  • Genesis 13:16

    And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then may thy seed also be numbered.

  • 1 Chronicles 17:23

    And now, O Jehovah, let the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, be established for ever, and do as thou hast spoken.

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