Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 28:5
And 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 kingdom of the LORD over Israel.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David addresses his assembled officials and leaders, declaring God's sovereign selection of Solomon over all his other sons.
The words — The Hebrew וַ/יִּבְחַר (va/i.yiv.Char) translates as "he has chosen," emphasizing divine election rather than human succession.
The thread — The text states that God chose Solomon to rule, a pattern that runs in 1 Chronicles 23:1 where David installs him as king and 1 Chronicles 22:9 where God promises a son of rest who will build the temple.
Why it lands — The passage states that royal authority derives from God's specific selection rather than birth order, requiring the reader to submit to divine appointment in leadership transitions.
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The Hebrew words
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.
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 3:1 These were the sons of David who were born to him in Hebron: The firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam of Jezreel; the second was Daniel by Abigail of Carmel;
- 1 Chronicles 23:1 When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel.
- 1 Chronicles 22:9 But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign.
- 1 Chronicles 14:3 And David took more wives in Jerusalem and became the father of more sons and daughters.
- 1 Chronicles 17:14 But I will set him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.”
- 1 Chronicles 29:1 Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.
- 1 Chronicles 29:23 So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.
- 2 Chronicles 1:8 Solomon replied to God: “You have shown much loving devotion to my father David, and You have made me king in his place.
- Psalms 72:1 Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.
- Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.