Parallel Verses
NET Bible
From all the many sons the Lord has given me, he chose Solomon my son to rule on his behalf over Israel.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
And out of all my sons
International Standard Version
"Now out of all of my sons (since the LORD has given me many of them), he has selected my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD, ruling over Israel.
A Conservative Version
And of all my sons (for LORD has given me many sons), he has chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of LORD over Israel.
American Standard Version
And of all my sons (for Jehovah hath given me many sons), he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of Jehovah over Israel.
Amplified
Of all my sons (for the Lord has given me many sons) He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel.
Bible in Basic English
And of all my sons (for the Lord has given me a great number of sons) he has made selection of Solomon to take his place on the seat of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel.
Darby Translation
and of all my sons, (for Jehovah has given me many sons,) he has chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of Jehovah over Israel.
Julia Smith Translation
And from all my sons (for Jehovah gave to me many sons) and he will choose in Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of Jehovah over Israel
King James 2000
And of all my sons, (for the LORD has given me many sons,) he has chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And from all my sons--for Yahweh has given many sons to me--he has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of Yahweh over Israel.
Modern King James verseion
And of all my sons (for Jehovah has given me many sons), He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And of all my sons - for the LORD hath given me many sons - he hath chosen Solomon my son, to sit on the seat of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.
New Heart English Bible
Of all my sons (for the LORD has given me many sons), he has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the LORD's kingdom over Israel.
The Emphasized Bible
and, from among all my sons, - for, many sons, hath Yahweh given me, - he hath made choice of Solomon my son, to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of Yahweh, over Israel.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
Of all my sons (for Yahweh has given me many sons), he has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of Yahweh's kingdom over Israel.
Youngs Literal Translation
and out of all my sons -- for many sons hath Jehovah given to me -- He also fixeth on Solomon my son, to sit on the throne of the kingdom of Jehovah over Israel,
Themes
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of kings
Interlinear
Nathan
Bachar
Yashab
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 28:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
David's Charge To Israel
4 The Lord God of Israel chose me out of my father's entire family to become king over Israel and have a permanent dynasty. Indeed, he chose Judah as leader, and my father's family within Judah, and then he picked me out from among my father's sons and made me king over all Israel. 5 From all the many sons the Lord has given me, he chose Solomon my son to rule on his behalf over Israel. 6 He said to me, 'Solomon your son is the one who will build my temple and my courts, for I have chosen him to become my son and I will become his father.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 3:1-9
These were the sons of David who were born to him in Hebron: The firstborn was Amnon, whose mother was Ahinoam from Jezreel; the second was Daniel, whose mother was Abigail from Carmel;
1 Chronicles 23:1
When David was old and approaching the end of his life, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.
1 Chronicles 22:9-10
Look, you will have a son, who will be a peaceful man. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. Indeed, Solomon will be his name; I will give Israel peace and quiet during his reign.
1 Chronicles 14:3-7
In Jerusalem David married more wives and fathered more sons and daughters.
1 Chronicles 17:14
I will put him in permanent charge of my house and my kingdom; his dynasty will be permanent."'"
1 Chronicles 29:1
King David said to the entire assembly: "My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is just an inexperienced young man, and the task is great, for this palace is not for man, but for the Lord God.
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 1:8-9
Solomon replied to God, "You demonstrated great loyalty to my father David and have made me king in his place.
Psalm 72:1-20
For Solomon. O God, grant the king the ability to make just decisions! Grant the king's son the ability to make fair decisions!
Isaiah 9:6-7
For a child has been born to us, a son has been given to us. He shoulders responsibility and is called: Extraordinary Strategist, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.