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Young's Literal Translation
2 Chronicles 1:1
And strengthen himself doth Solomon son of David over his kingdom, and Jehovah his God [is] with him, and maketh him exceedingly great.
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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.
Good News Translation
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.
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.
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.
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 And strengthen himself doth Solomon son of David over his kingdom, and Jehovah his God [is] with him, and maketh him exceedingly great. 2 And Solomon saith to all Israel, to heads of the thousands, and of the hundreds, and to judges, and to every honourable one of all Israel, heads of the fathers, 3 and they go -- Solomon, and all the assembly with him -- to the high place that [is] in Gibeon, for there hath been God's tent of meeting, that Moses, servant of Jehovah, made in the wilderness, 4 but the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjath-Jearim, when David prepared for it, for he stretched out for it a tent in Jerusalem; 5 and the altar of brass that Bezaleel son of Uri, son of Hur made, he put before the tabernacle of Jehovah; and Solomon and the assembly seek to it. 6 And Solomon goeth up thither, on the altar of brass, before Jehovah, that [is] at the tent of meeting, and causeth to ascend upon it a thousand burnt-offerings. 7 In that night hath God appeared to Solomon, and saith to him, `Ask -- what do I give to thee?' 8 And Solomon saith to God, `Thou hast done with David my father great kindness, and hast caused me to reign in his stead. 9 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; 10 now, wisdom and knowledge give to me, and I go out before this people, and I come in, for who doth judge this Thy great people?'
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
And God seeth the light that [it is] good, and God separateth between the light and the darkness,
And God seeth the light that [it is] good, and God separateth between the light and the darkness,
Genesis 1:5
and God calleth to the light `Day,' and to the darkness He hath called `Night;' and there is an evening, and there is a morning -- day one.
and God calleth to the light `Day,' and to the darkness He hath called `Night;' and there is an evening, and there is a morning -- day one.
Genesis 1:11
And God saith, `Let the earth yield tender grass, herb sowing seed, fruit-tree (whose seed [is] in itself) making fruit after its kind, on the earth:' and it is so.
And God saith, `Let the earth yield tender grass, herb sowing seed, fruit-tree (whose seed [is] in itself) making fruit after its kind, on the earth:' and it is so.
Genesis 1:12
And the earth bringeth forth tender grass, herb sowing seed after its kind, and tree making fruit (whose seed [is] in itself) after its kind; and God seeth that [it is] good;
And the earth bringeth forth tender grass, herb sowing seed after its kind, and tree making fruit (whose seed [is] in itself) after its kind; and God seeth that [it is] good;
Genesis 1:16
And God maketh the two great luminaries, the great luminary for the rule of the day, and the small luminary -- and the stars -- for the rule of the night;
And God maketh the two great luminaries, the great luminary for the rule of the day, and the small luminary -- and the stars -- for the rule of the night;
Genesis 1:17
and God giveth them in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth,
and God giveth them in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth,
Genesis 1:19
and there is an evening, and there is a morning -- day fourth.
and there is an evening, and there is a morning -- day fourth.
Genesis 1:20
And God saith, `Let the waters teem with the teeming living creature, and fowl let fly on the earth on the face of the expanse of the heavens.'
And God saith, `Let the waters teem with the teeming living creature, and fowl let fly on the earth on the face of the expanse of the heavens.'
Genesis 1:22
And God blesseth them, saying, `Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and the fowl let multiply in the earth:'
And God blesseth them, saying, `Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and the fowl let multiply in the earth:'
Genesis 1:30
and to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the heavens, and to every creeping thing on the earth, in which [is] breath of life, every green herb [is] for food:' and it is so.
and to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the heavens, and to every creeping thing on the earth, in which [is] breath of life, every green herb [is] for food:' and it is so.
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.
