Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 29:25
The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The chronicler records this statement immediately after the royal officials, mighty men, and David’s sons pledge allegiance to Solomon. It marks the formal transition from David’s reign to Solomon’s coronation.
The words — וַ/יְגַדֵּ֨ל (va/y.ga.Del) translates literally as “and he made great,” while לְ/מַ֔עְלָ/ה לְ/עֵינֵ֖י (le./Ma'.la/h le./'ei.Nei) means “upward to the eyes of.” These terms describe Yahweh’s active elevation of Solomon before the nation.
The thread — The pattern of God elevating a ruler beyond prior standards appears in 2 Chronicles 1:1, 2 Chronicles 1:12, and 1 Kings 3:13. Each passage ties royal status and material blessing directly to divine grant rather than human achievement.
Why it lands — The text states that Yahweh alone conferred Solomon’s unprecedented royal majesty. A reader must acknowledge that leadership status in Israel derives from divine action, not lineage or popular consent.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the Lord magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.
Cross-references
- 2 Chronicles 1:12 therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”
- 2 Chronicles 1:1 Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him.
- 1 Kings 3:13 Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.
- Ecclesiastes 2:9 So I became great and surpassed all in Jerusalem who had preceded me; and my wisdom remained with me.
- Joshua 3:7 Now the LORD said to Joshua, “Today I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, so they may know that I am with you just as I was with Moses.
- Joshua 4:14 On that day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel, and they revered him all the days of his life, just as they had revered Moses.
- Job 7:17 What is man that You should exalt him, that You should set Your heart upon him,
- Daniel 5:18 As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor.
- Acts 19:17 This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.
- Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.