2 Chronicles 1:8

Easy To Read Version

Solomon said to God, “You were very kind to my father David. You chose me to be the new king in my father’s place.

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:51

The Lord helps his king win many battles! The Lord shows his true love for his chosen king. He will be loyal to David and to his descendants forever!

1 Kings 3:6

Solomon answered, “You were very kind to your servant, my father David. He followed you. He was good and lived right. And you showed the greatest kindness to him when you allowed his son to rule on his throne {after him}.

1 Chronicles 17:16

Then King David went \{to the Holy Tent\} and sat before the Lord. David said, “Lord God, you have done so much for me and my family. And I don’t understand why.

1 Chronicles 28:5

The Lord has given me many sons. And from all those sons, the Lord chose Solomon to be the new king of Israel. But really, Israel is the Lord’s kingdom.

1 Chronicles 29:23

Then Solomon sat on the Lord’s throne as king. Solomon took his father’s place. Solomon was very successful. All the people of Israel obeyed Solomon.

1 Chronicles 29:28

David died when he was old. David had lived a good, long life. David had many riches and honors. And David’s son Solomon became the new king after him.

Psalm 86:13

God, you have such great love for me.\par You save me from the place of death.\par

Psalm 89:49

God, where is the love you showed\par in the past?\par You promised David that you would be\par loyal to his family.\par

Isaiah 55:3

Listen closely to the things I say.\par Listen to me so your souls will live.\par Come to me and I will make an agreement\par with you that will continue forever.\par It will be like the agreement\par that I made with David.\par I promised David that I would love him\par and be loyal to him forever.\par And you can trust that agreement.\par