1 Chronicles 28:5

Of his many sons, David said God chose Solomon to sit on the throne of the Lord's kingdom over Israel. It names Solomon as the divinely appointed heir.

Cross-references · 10

• 1 Chr 23:1Now David was old and full of days; and he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
• 1 Chr 3:1–9Now these were the sons of David, who were born to him in Hebron: the firstborn, Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second, Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess;
• 1 Chr 22:9–10Behold, a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of peace. I will give him rest from all his enemies all around; for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days.
• Ps 72:1–20By Solomon. God, give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son.
• 2 Chr 1:8–9Solomon said to God, “You have shown great loving kindness to David my father, and have made me king in his place.
• 1 Chr 14:3–7David took more wives at Jerusalem, and David became the father of more sons and daughters.
• 1 Chr 17:14but I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom forever. His throne will be established forever.”’”
• Isa 9:6–7For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
• 1 Chr 29:23Then Solomon sat on the throne of Yahweh as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.
• 1 Chr 29:1David the king said to all the assembly, “Solomon my son, whom alone God has chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great; for the palace is not for man, but for Yahweh God.

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