Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Thou hast shewed

2 Samuel 7:8
"So now, say this to my servant David: 'This is what the Lord of hosts says: I took you from the pasture and from your work as a shepherd to make you leader of my people Israel.
2 Samuel 12:7
Nathan said to David, "You are that man! This is what the Lord God of Israel says: 'I chose you to be king over Israel and I rescued you from the hand of Saul.
2 Samuel 22:51
He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and to his descendants forever!"
2 Samuel 23:1
These are the final words of David: "The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised up as the ruler chosen by the God of Jacob, Israel's beloved singer of songs:
Psalm 86:13
For you will extend your great loyal love to me, and will deliver my life from the depths of Sheol.
Psalm 89:20
I have discovered David, my servant. With my holy oil I have anointed him as king.
Isaiah 55:3
Pay attention and come to me! Listen, so you can live! Then I will make an unconditional covenantal promise to you, just like the reliable covenantal promises I made to David.

To reign

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 29:23
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.

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