1 Chronicles 28:5

5 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.

1 Chronicles 28:5 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 28:5

And of all my sons, for the Lord hath given me many sons
Whose names, and the order of their birth, may be read in ( 1 Chronicles 3:1-9 )

he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of
the Lord over Israel;
to be his successor in it: this he says to observe to them, that this was not merely his own will and choice, nor the fruit and effect of a fond affection to Solomon; nor was it barely in pursuance of a promise made to Bathsheba, she had obtained of him; but it was according to the will and appointment of God, and therefore to be the more regarded.

1 Chronicles 28:5 In-Context

3 But God told me, 'You must not build the temple for my name. You have fought wars and caused bloodshed.'

4 Yet, from my entire family the LORD God of Israel chose me to be king of Israel permanently. He had chosen the tribe of Judah to lead [Israel]. From the families of Judah he chose my father's family. From among my father's sons he was pleased to make me king of all Israel.

5 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.

6 "He told me, 'Your son Solomon will build my temple and my courtyards because I have chosen him to be my son. I will be his father.

7 I will establish his kingdom forever if he will remain determined to obey my commands and laws, as he is doing today.'