1 Chronicles 28:5

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.

All my sons

1 Chronicles 3:1

1 Chronicles 14:4

He hath chosen

1 Chronicles 22:9

1 Chronicles 23:1

1 Chronicles 29:1

To sit

Isaiah 9:6

Bible References

All my sons

Now these were the sons of David, who were born to him in Hebron; the first-born Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess:

Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,

He hath chosen

Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies around: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days.

So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.

Furthermore David the king said to all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.

To sit

But I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore.

Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.

And Solomon said to God, Thou hast shown great mercy to David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.

A Psalm for Solomon. Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness to the king's son.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.