That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon.
Parallel translations
- WEB Yahweh appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared to him at Gibeon.
- BSB the LORD appeared to him a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon.
- NKJV that the Lord appeared to Solomon the second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon.
- NASB that the Lord appeared to Solomon a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon.
- NLT Then the Lord appeared to Solomon a second time, as he had done before at Gibeon.
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Quick answer
God appears to Solomon a second time, as He had at Gibeon. It marks a significant divine encounter confirming the covenant.
Overview
The Lord appears again to Solomon, recalling the earlier appearance at Gibeon where Solomon asked for wisdom. This second appearance underscores the importance of what God is about to say regarding the temple and the dynasty. Direct divine revelation here anticipates the fuller revelation of God in His Son.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 1 Kgs 3:5In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.
- 2 Chr 7:12And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice.
- 1 Kgs 11:9And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice,
- 2 Chr 1:7–12In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.
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Solomon's glory, wisdom, and temple where God's presence dwells are a shadow of the greater Son of David — 'one greater than Solomon is here' — and of the true Temple, Christ himself.
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