2 Chronicles 1:8

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:51

He gives his king great victories. He shows his faithful love to his anointed king. He shows it to David and his family forever.”

1 Kings 3:6

Solomon answered, “You have been very kind to my father David, your servant. That’s because he was faithful to you. He did what was right. His heart was honest. And you have continued to be very kind to him. You have given him a son to sit on his throne this day.

1 Chronicles 17:16

Then King David went into the holy tent. He sat down in front of the Lord. He said, “Lord God, who am I? My family isn’t important. So why have you brought me this far?

1 Chronicles 28:5

The Lord has given me many sons. From all of them he has chosen my son Solomon. He wants Solomon to sit on the throne of the Lord’s kingdom. He wants him to rule over Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:23

So Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord. He ruled as king in place of his father David. Things went well with him. All the people of Israel obeyed him.

1 Chronicles 29:28

He died when he was very old. He had enjoyed a long life. He had enjoyed wealth and honor. David’s son Solomon became the next king after him.

Psalm 86:13

Great is your love for me. You have kept me from going down into the place of the dead.

Psalm 89:49

Lord, where is the great love you used to have? You faithfully promised it to David.

Isaiah 55:3

Listen and come to me. Pay attention to me. Then you will live. I will make a covenant with you that will last forever. I will give you my faithful love. I promised it to David.