2 Chronicles 1:8

8 Solomon answered God, “You have shown great kindness to David my father and have made me king in his place.

2 Chronicles 1:8 in Other Translations

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

8 And Solomon said to God, “You have shown great and steadfast love to David my father, and have made me king in his place.

8 Solomon replied to God, “You showed great and faithful love to David, my father, and now you have made me king in his place.

8 Solomon answered, "You were extravagantly generous with David my father, and now you have made me king in his place.

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

8 Solomon responded to God, "You've shown great love to my father David, and you've made me king in his place.

8 And Solomon said to God: "You have shown great faithful love to my father David, and You have made me king in his place.

8 Solomon answered God, "You were very kind to my father David. Now you have made me king in his place.

2 Chronicles 1:8 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 1:8

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 1:7)

2 Chronicles 1:8 In-Context

6 Solomon went up to the bronze altar before the LORD in the tent of meeting and offered a thousand burnt offerings on it.

7 That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.”

8 Solomon answered God, “You have shown great kindness to David my father and have made me king in his place.

9 Now, LORD God, let your promise to my father David be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people who are as numerous as the dust of the earth.

10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

Cross References

• 1. S 1 Chronicles 23:1; 1 Chronicles 28:5