2 Chronicles 6:10

New English Translation

The Lord has kept the promise he made. I have taken my father David’s place and have occupied the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised. I have built this temple for the honor of the Lord God of Israel

Cross References

1 Kings 2:12

Solomon sat on his father David’s throne, and his royal authority was firmly solidified.

1 Chronicles 17:11

When the time comes for you to die, I will raise up your descendant, one of your own sons, to succeed you, and I will establish his kingdom.

1 Chronicles 22:11

“Now, my son, may the Lord be with you! May you succeed and build a temple for the Lord your God, just as he announced you would.

1 Chronicles 28:5

From all the many sons the Lord has given me, he chose Solomon my son to rule on his behalf over Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:15

For we are resident foreigners and nomads in your presence, like all our ancestors; our days are like a shadow on the earth, without security.

1 Chronicles 29:23

Solomon sat on the Lord’s throne as king in place of his father David; he was successful and all Israel was loyal to him.

2 Chronicles 1:1

Solomon son of David solidified his royal authority, for the Lord his God was with him and magnified him greatly.

2 Chronicles 6:11

and set up in it a place for the ark containing the covenant the Lord made with the Israelites.”

2 Chronicles 6:9

But you will not build the temple; your very own son will build the temple for my honor.’

Ecclesiastes 1:4

A generation comes and a generation goes, but the earth remains the same through the ages.