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2 Chronicles 1:8

2 Chronicles 1:8
And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.

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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–18702 Chronicles 1:7-12

The verbal differences between this passage and the corresponding one of Kings 1Ki 3:5-14 are very considerable, and…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 1:1-12

Here is, I. Solomon's great prosperity, Ch2 1:1. Though he had a contested title, yet, God being with him, he was…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

mercy R.V. kindness (as 1Ki 3:6). God shewed David not merely compassion, but also bounty.

made me to reign R.V. made me…