Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
And Solomon said unto God, Thou thyself, didst deal with David my father in great lovingkindness, - and hast made me king in his stead.
New American Standard Bible
Solomon said to God, “You have dealt with my father David with great lovingkindness, and
King James Version
And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.
Holman Bible
And Solomon said to God: “You have shown great and faithful love to my father David, and You have made me king in his place.
International Standard Version
Solomon replied to God, "You showed great gracious love to my father David, and have established me as king in his place.
A Conservative Version
And Solomon said to God, Thou have shown great loving kindness to David my father, and have made me king in his stead.
American Standard Version
And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast showed great lovingkindness unto David my father, and hast made me king in his stead.
Amplified
Then Solomon said to God, “You have shown great lovingkindness and mercy to my father David, and have made me king in his place.
Bible in Basic English
And Solomon said to God, Great was your mercy to David my father, and you have made me king in his place.
Darby Translation
And Solomon said to God, Thou hast shewn unto David my father great loving-kindness, and hast made me king in his stead.
Julia Smith Translation
And Solomon will say to God, Thou didst great mercy with David my father, and hast caused me to reign in his stead.
King James 2000
And Solomon said unto God, You have shown great mercy unto David my father, and have made me to reign in his stead.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Solomon said to God, "You yourself have shown steadfast loyal love to David my father and have made me king in his place.
Modern King James verseion
And Solomon said to God, You have shown great mercy to David my father, and have made me to reign in his stead.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Solomon said unto God, "Thou hast showed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me king in his stead.
NET Bible
Solomon replied to God, "You demonstrated great loyalty to my father David and have made me king in his place.
New Heart English Bible
Solomon said to God, "You have shown great loving kindness to David my father, and have made me king in his place.
Webster
And Solomon said to God, Thou hast shown great mercy to David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.
World English Bible
Solomon said to God, "You have shown great loving kindness to David my father, and have made me king in his place.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Solomon saith to God, 'Thou hast done with David my father great kindness, and hast caused me to reign in his stead.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 1:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon's Prayer For Wisdom
7 During that night, God appeared unto Solomon, - and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee. 8 And Solomon said unto God, Thou thyself, didst deal with David my father in great lovingkindness, - and hast made me king in his stead. 9 Now, O Yahweh Elohim, let thy word with David my father be brought to pass,-for, thou, hast made me king over a people, for multitude like the dust of the earth.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 28:5
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.
2 Samuel 7:8-9
Now, therefore, thus, shalt thou say unto my servant, unto David: Thus, saith Yahweh of hosts, I myself, took thee away from the pasture, from after the flock, - to become leader over my people, over Israel;
2 Samuel 12:7-8
Then said Nathan unto David: Thou, art the man! Thus, saith Yahweh, God of Israel - I, anointed thee to be king over Israel, and, I, delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;
2 Samuel 22:51-1
Who hath made great the victories of his King, - and shown lovingkindness to his Anointed One, to David and to his Seed, unto times age-abiding.
1 Chronicles 29:23
So Solomon took his seat upon the throne of Yahweh, as king, instead of David his father, and prospered, - and all Israel, hearkened unto him.
Psalm 86:13
For, thy lovingkindness, is great towards me, And thou hast rescued my soul from Hades beneath.
Psalm 89:20-28
I have found David my servant, With mine own holy oil, have I anointed him;
Psalm 89:49
Where are thy former lovingkindnesses, O My Lord? Thou didst swear unto David, in thy faithfulness!
Isaiah 55:3
Incline your ear, and come unto me, Hearken, That your soul, may live, - That I may solemnise for you a covenant age-abiding, The Lovingkindness to David, well-assured.