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the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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Good News Translation
2 Chronicles 1:1
Solomon, the son of King David, took firm control of the kingdom of Israel, and the Lord his God blessed him and made him very powerful.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Solomon son of David strengthened his hold on his kingdom. The Lord his God was with him and highly exalted him.
Solomon son of David strengthened his hold on his kingdom. The Lord his God was with him and highly exalted him.
Hebrew Names Version
Shlomo the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
Shlomo the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
King James Version
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
English Standard Version
Solomon the son of David established himself in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
Solomon the son of David established himself in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
New Century Version
Solomon, David's son, became a powerful king, because the Lord his God was with him and made him very great.
Solomon, David's son, became a powerful king, because the Lord his God was with him and made him very great.
New English Translation
Solomon son of David solidified his royal authority, for the Lord his God was with him and magnified him greatly.
Solomon son of David solidified his royal authority, for the Lord his God was with him and magnified him greatly.
Amplified Bible
Solomon the son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
Solomon the son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
New American Standard Bible
Now Solomon the son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and exalted him greatly.
Now Solomon the son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and exalted him greatly.
World English Bible
Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and Yahweh his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and Yahweh his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then Salomon the sonne of Dauid was confirmed in his kingdome: and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him highly.
Then Salomon the sonne of Dauid was confirmed in his kingdome: and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him highly.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now Solomon the son of David strengthened himself over his kingdom, and Yahweh his God was with him and highly exalted him.
Now Solomon the son of David strengthened himself over his kingdom, and Yahweh his God was with him and highly exalted him.
Berean Standard Bible
Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him.
Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him.
Contemporary English Version
King Solomon, the son of David, was now in complete control of his kingdom, because the Lord God had blessed him and made him a powerful king.
King Solomon, the son of David, was now in complete control of his kingdom, because the Lord God had blessed him and made him a powerful king.
Complete Jewish Bible
Shlomo the son of David grew stronger in his rulership; Adonai his God was with him, making him greater and greater.
Shlomo the son of David grew stronger in his rulership; Adonai his God was with him, making him greater and greater.
Darby Translation
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and Jehovah his God was with him and magnified him exceedingly.
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and Jehovah his God was with him and magnified him exceedingly.
Easy-to-Read Version
Solomon, the son of David, became a very strong king, because the Lord his God was with him and made him very great.
Solomon, the son of David, became a very strong king, because the Lord his God was with him and made him very great.
George Lamsa Translation
AND Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and exalted him exceedingly above all the kings of the earth.
AND Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and exalted him exceedingly above all the kings of the earth.
Lexham English Bible
And Solomon the son of David strengthened himself concerning his kingdom, and Yahweh his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
And Solomon the son of David strengthened himself concerning his kingdom, and Yahweh his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
Literal Translation
And Solomon the son of David made himself strong over his kingdom, and Jehovah his God was with him, and made him exceedingly great.
And Solomon the son of David made himself strong over his kingdom, and Jehovah his God was with him, and made him exceedingly great.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Salomon the sonne of Dauid was stablyshed in his kyngdome, and the LORDE his God was with him, & made him exceadinge greate.
And Salomon the sonne of Dauid was stablyshed in his kyngdome, and the LORDE his God was with him, & made him exceadinge greate.
American Standard Version
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and Jehovah his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and Jehovah his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
Bible in Basic English
And Solomon, the son of David, made himself strong in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and made him very great.
And Solomon, the son of David, made himself strong in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and made him very great.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Solomon the sonne of Dauid waxed strong in his kingdome, and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him in dignitie.
And Solomon the sonne of Dauid waxed strong in his kingdome, and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him in dignitie.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
King James Version (1611)
And Solomon the sonne of Dauid was strengthned in his kingdome, and the Lord his God was with him, & magnified him exceedingly.
And Solomon the sonne of Dauid was strengthned in his kingdome, and the Lord his God was with him, & magnified him exceedingly.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Solomon the son of David was established over his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and increased him exceedingly.
And Solomon the son of David was established over his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and increased him exceedingly.
English Revised Version
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor Salomon, the sone of Dauid, was coumfortid in his rewme, and the Lord was with hym, and magnefiede hym an hiy.
Therfor Salomon, the sone of Dauid, was coumfortid in his rewme, and the Lord was with hym, and magnefiede hym an hiy.
Update Bible Version
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and Yahweh his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and Yahweh his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God [was] with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God [was] with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
New King James Version
1 Kings 3:1-15">[xr] Now Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and exalted him exceedingly.
1 Kings 3:1-15">[xr] Now Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and exalted him exceedingly.
New Living Translation
Solomon son of David took firm control of his kingdom, for the Lord his God was with him and made him very powerful.
Solomon son of David took firm control of his kingdom, for the Lord his God was with him and made him very powerful.
New Life Bible
Solomon the son of David became a strong king. The Lord his God was with him, and gave him much honor.
Solomon the son of David became a strong king. The Lord his God was with him, and gave him much honor.
New Revised Standard
Solomon son of David established himself in his kingdom; the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
Solomon son of David established himself in his kingdom; the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And Solomon, son of David, strengthened himself over his kingdom, - and, Yahweh, his God, was with him, and made him surpassingly great.
And Solomon, son of David, strengthened himself over his kingdom, - and, Yahweh, his God, was with him, and made him surpassingly great.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him to a high degree.
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him to a high degree.
Revised Standard Version
Solomon the son of David established himself in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
Solomon the son of David established himself in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
Young's Literal Translation
And strengthen himself doth Solomon son of David over his kingdom, and Jehovah his God [is] with him, and maketh him exceedingly great.
And strengthen himself doth Solomon son of David over his kingdom, and Jehovah his God [is] with him, and maketh him exceedingly great.
THE MESSAGE
Solomon son of David took a firm grip on the reins of his kingdom. God was with him and gave him much help. Solomon addressed all Israel—the commanders and captains, the judges, every leader, and all the heads of families. Then Solomon and the entire company went to the worship center at Gibeon—that's where the Tent of Meeting of God was, the one that Moses the servant of God had made in the wilderness. The Chest of God, though, was in Jerusalem—David had brought it up from Kiriath Jearim, prepared a special place for it, and pitched a tent for it. But the Bronze Altar that Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made was in Gibeon, in its place before the Tabernacle of God ; and that is where Solomon and the congregation gathered to pray. Solomon worshiped God at the Bronze Altar in front of the Tent of Meeting; he sacrificed a thousand Whole-Burnt-Offerings on it.
Solomon son of David took a firm grip on the reins of his kingdom. God was with him and gave him much help. Solomon addressed all Israel—the commanders and captains, the judges, every leader, and all the heads of families. Then Solomon and the entire company went to the worship center at Gibeon—that's where the Tent of Meeting of God was, the one that Moses the servant of God had made in the wilderness. The Chest of God, though, was in Jerusalem—David had brought it up from Kiriath Jearim, prepared a special place for it, and pitched a tent for it. But the Bronze Altar that Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made was in Gibeon, in its place before the Tabernacle of God ; and that is where Solomon and the congregation gathered to pray. Solomon worshiped God at the Bronze Altar in front of the Tent of Meeting; he sacrificed a thousand Whole-Burnt-Offerings on it.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now Solomon the son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and exalted him greatly.
Now Solomon the son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and exalted him greatly.
Contextual Overview
1 Solomon, the son of King David, took firm control of the kingdom of Israel, and the Lord his God blessed him and made him very powerful. 2 King Solomon gave an order to all the officers in charge of units of a thousand men and of a hundred men, all the government officials, all the heads of families, and all the rest of the people, 3 commanding them to go with him to the place of worship at Gibeon. They went there because that was where the Tent of the Lord 's presence was located, which Moses, the Lord 's servant, had made in the wilderness. 4 (The Covenant Box, however, was in Jerusalem, kept in a tent which King David had set up when he brought the Box from Kiriath Jearim.) 5 The bronze altar which had been made by Bezalel, the son of Uri and grandson of Hur, was also in Gibeon in front of the Tent of the Lord 's presence. King Solomon and all the people worshiped the Lord there. 6 In front of the Tent the king worshiped the Lord by offering sacrifices on the bronze altar; he had a thousand animals killed and burned whole on it. 7 That night God appeared to Solomon and asked, "What would you like me to give you?" 8 Solomon answered, "You always showed great love for my father David, and now you have let me succeed him as king. 9 O Lord God, fulfill the promise you made to my father. You have made me king over a people who are so many that they cannot be counted, 10 so give me the wisdom and knowledge I need to rule over them. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?"
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
was strengthened: 1 Kings 2:12, 1 Kings 2:46
the Lord: Genesis 21:22, Genesis 39:2, Genesis 39:21, Exodus 3:12, 1 Chronicles 17:8, Matthew 28:20
magnified: 1 Chronicles 29:25, Philippians 2:9-11
Reciprocal: Genesis 26:28 - was with Joshua 3:7 - magnify thee 1 Kings 1:37 - As the 2 Chronicles 6:10 - I am risen 2 Chronicles 9:1 - fame 2 Chronicles 11:17 - three years 2 Chronicles 32:23 - he was magnified Ecclesiastes 2:9 - General
Cross-References
Genesis 1:4
God was pleased with what he saw. Then he separated the light from the darkness,
God was pleased with what he saw. Then he separated the light from the darkness,
Genesis 1:5
and he named the light "Day" and the darkness "Night." Evening passed and morning came—that was the first day.
and he named the light "Day" and the darkness "Night." Evening passed and morning came—that was the first day.
Genesis 1:11
Then he commanded, "Let the earth produce all kinds of plants, those that bear grain and those that bear fruit"—and it was done.
Then he commanded, "Let the earth produce all kinds of plants, those that bear grain and those that bear fruit"—and it was done.
Genesis 1:12
So the earth produced all kinds of plants, and God was pleased with what he saw.
So the earth produced all kinds of plants, and God was pleased with what he saw.
Genesis 1:16
So God made the two larger lights, the sun to rule over the day and the moon to rule over the night; he also made the stars.
So God made the two larger lights, the sun to rule over the day and the moon to rule over the night; he also made the stars.
Genesis 1:17
He placed the lights in the sky to shine on the earth,
He placed the lights in the sky to shine on the earth,
Genesis 1:19
Evening passed and morning came—that was the fourth day.
Evening passed and morning came—that was the fourth day.
Genesis 1:20
Then God commanded, "Let the water be filled with many kinds of living beings, and let the air be filled with birds."
Then God commanded, "Let the water be filled with many kinds of living beings, and let the air be filled with birds."
Genesis 1:22
He blessed them all and told the creatures that live in the water to reproduce and to fill the sea, and he told the birds to increase in number.
He blessed them all and told the creatures that live in the water to reproduce and to fill the sea, and he told the birds to increase in number.
Genesis 1:30
but for all the wild animals and for all the birds I have provided grass and leafy plants for food"—and it was done.
but for all the wild animals and for all the birds I have provided grass and leafy plants for food"—and it was done.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom,.... Well settled and established on the throne of his father, after the death of some persons, from whom he might expect trouble, see 1 Kings 2:46
and the Lord God was with him; directing and instructing him, prospering and succeeding him: the Targum is,
"the Word of the Lord was his help:''
and magnified him exceedingly; see 1 Chronicles 29:25.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
THE SECOND BOOK OF THE CHRONICLES
Chronological Notes relative to this Book
-Year from the Creation, according to the English Bible, 2989.
-Year before the Incarnation, 1015.
-Year before the first Olympiad, 239.
-Year before the building of Rome, according to Varro, 262.
-Year of the Julian period, 3699.
-Year of the Dionysian period, 507.
-Cycle of the Sun, 3.
-Cycle of the Moon, 13.
-Year of Acastus, the second perpetual archon of the Athenians, 31.
-Pyritiades was king over the Assyrians about this time, according to Scaliger and others. He was the thirty-seventh monarch, including Belus, according to Africanus; and the thirty-third according to Eusebius.
-Year of Alba Sylvius, the sixth king of the Latins, 15.
-Year of Solomon, king of the Hebrews, 1.
CHAPTER I
Solomon, and the chiefs of the congregation, go to Gibeon,
where was the tabernacle of the Lord, and the brazen altar;
and there he offers a thousand sacrifices, 1-6.
The Lord appears to him in a dream, and gives him permission
to ask any gift, 7.
He asks wisdom, 8-10,
which is granted; and riches, wealth, and honour besides,
11, 12.
His kingdom is established, 13.
His chariots, horsemen, and horses, 14.
His abundant riches, 15.
He brings horses, linen yarn, and chariots, at a fixed price,
out of Egypt, 16, 17.
NOTES ON CHAP. I
Verse 2 Chronicles 1:1. And Solomon the son of David — The very beginning of this book shows that it is a continuation of the preceding, and should not be thus formally separated from it. See the preface to the first book. (Above)
The Lord his God was with him — "The WORD of the Lord was his support." - Targum.
