However Yahweh, the God of Israel, chose me out of all the house of my father to be king over Israel forever. For he has chosen Judah to be prince; and in the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he took pleasure in me to make me king over all Israel. Of all my sons (for Yahweh has given me many sons), he has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of Yahweh’s kingdom over Israel. He said to me, ‘Solomon, your son, shall build my house and my courts; for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.
Show the surrounding paragraph
1 Chronicles 28:4-6 sits inside this longer paragraph.
David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, the captains of the companies who served the king by division, the captains of thousands, the captains of hundreds, and the rulers over all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the officers and the mighty men, even all the mighty men of valor, to Jerusalem. Then David the king stood up on his feet, and said, “Hear me, my brothers, and my people! As for me, it was in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of Yahweh’s covenant, and for the footstool of our God; and I had prepared for the building. But God said to me, ‘You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.’ However Yahweh, the God of Israel, chose me out of all the house of my father to be king over Israel forever. For he has chosen Judah to be prince; and in the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he took pleasure in me to make me king over all Israel. Of all my sons (for Yahweh has given me many sons), he has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of Yahweh’s kingdom over Israel. He said to me, ‘Solomon, your son, shall build my house and my courts; for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father. I will establish his kingdom forever if he continues to do my commandments and my ordinances, as it is today.’
Parallel Translations
-
However Yahweh, the God of Israel, chose me out of all the house of my father to be king over Israel forever. For he has chosen Judah to be prince; and in the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he took pleasure in me to make me king over all Israel.
Of all my sons (for Yahweh has given me many sons), he has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of Yahweh’s kingdom over Israel.
He said to me, ‘Solomon, your son, shall build my house and my courts; for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.
-
Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:
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.
And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts: for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.
Show all 3 translations
-
Howbeit the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever; for He hath chosen Judah to be prince, and in the house of Judah, the house of my father, and among the sons of my father He took pleasure in me to make me king over all Israel;
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.
And He said unto me: Solomon thy son, he shall build My house and My courts; for I have chosen him to be to Me for a son, and I will be to him for a father.
Cross-references (33)
- 1 Samuel 16:1 (v4) Yahweh said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him from being king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil,…
- 2 Samuel 7:13-14 (v6) He will build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. I will be his father, and he will be my son. If…
- 1 Chronicles 5:2 (v4) For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and from him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph’s)—
- 1 Samuel 16:6-13 (v4) When they had come, he looked at Eliab, and said, “Surely Yahweh’s anointed is before him.” But Yahweh said to Samuel, “Don’t look on his…
- 1 Chronicles 3:1-9 (v5) Now these were the sons of David, who were born to him in Hebron: the firstborn, Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second, Daniel, of…
Show all 32 cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 23:1 (v5) Now David was old and full of days; and he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
- 1 Chronicles 22:9-10 (vv5–6) Behold, 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…
- Genesis 49:8-10 (v4) “Judah, your brothers will praise you. Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies. Your father’s sons will bow down before you. Judah is…
- 2 Samuel 7:8-16 (v4) Now therefore tell my servant David this, ‘Yahweh of Armies says, “I took you from the sheep pen, from following the sheep, to be prince…
- 1 Chronicles 17:23 (v4) Now, Yahweh, let the word that you have spoken concerning your servant, and concerning his house, be established forever, and do as you…
- 1 Chronicles 17:27 (v4) Now it has pleased you to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you; for you, Yahweh, have blessed, and it…
- Hebrews 3:6 (v6) but Christ is faithful as a Son over his house. We are his house, if we hold fast our confidence and the glorying of our hope firm to the…
- 1 Samuel 26:1 (v4) The Ziphites came to Saul to Gibeah, saying, “Doesn’t David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, which is before the desert?”
- 1 Chronicles 14:3-7 (v5) David took more wives at Jerusalem, and David became the father of more sons and daughters. These are the names of the children whom he had…
- 1 Chronicles 17:11-14 (v6) It will happen, when your days are fulfilled that you must go to be with your fathers, that I will set up your offspring after you, who…
- 1 Chronicles 17:14 (v5) but I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom forever. His throne will be established forever.” ’ ”
- 1 Chronicles 29:1 (v5) David 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…
- 1 Chronicles 29:23 (v5) Then Solomon sat on the throne of Yahweh as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.
- 2 Chronicles 1:8-9 (v5) Solomon said to God, “You have shown great loving kindness to David my father, and have made me king in his place. Now, Yahweh God, let…
- 2 Chronicles 1:9 (v6) Now, Yahweh God, let your promise to David my father be established; for you have made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in…
- Psalms 18:19 (v4) He brought me out also into a large place. He delivered me, because he delighted in me.
- Psalms 60:7 (v4) Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is the defense of my head. Judah is my scepter.
- Psalms 72:1-20 (v5) God, give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son. He will judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with…
- Psalms 78:68-72 (v4) But chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which he loved. He built his sanctuary like the heights, like the earth which he has established…
- Psalms 89:16-27 (v4) In your name they rejoice all day. In your righteousness, they are exalted. For you are the glory of their strength. In your favor, our…
- Psalms 108:8 (v4) Gilead is mine. Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is my helmet. Judah is my scepter.
- Psalms 147:10-11 (v4) He doesn’t delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. Yahweh takes pleasure in those who fear him, in…
- Isaiah 9:6-7 (v5) For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor,…
- Zechariah 6:12-13 (v6) and speak to him, saying, ‘Yahweh of Armies says, “Behold, the man whose name is the Branch: and he shall grow up out of his place; and he…
- Hebrews 3:3 (v6) For he has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, because he who built the house has more honor than the house.
- Hebrews 4:5 (v6) and in this place again, “They will not enter into my rest.”
- Hebrews 7:14 (v4) For it is evident that our Lord has sprung out of Judah, about which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.
32 distinct cross-references across this passage (33 total citations).
Cross-references from openbible.info (CC BY 4.0)
Explain this passage (15 sources)
Historical commentary, presented as a primary source — not an endorsement.
Private notes
Saved on this device only — never synced or sent anywhere.
Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain On v4 According to the prophecy of Jacob, Gen. 49:8.
According to the prophecy of Jacob, Gen. 49:8.
Geneva Bible (1599) marginal notes — public domain.
John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain On vv4–6 1Ch 28:4 Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose…
1Ch 28:4 Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah [to be] the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make [me] king over all Israel:
Ver. 4. To be king over Israel for ever.] That is, For a long time; and in regard of Christ, for ever. See Luk 1:32-33.
John Trapp, A Commentary or Exposition upon All the Books of the Old and New Testament (1647–1656) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.
Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain On v5 It is not my fancy or fond affection, but…
It is not my fancy or fond affection, but God’s express will, that Solomon should be preferred before his elder brethren; and therefore all of you are obliged to submit to him, and accept of him as your king by Divine appointment.
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible (1683–1685) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword/MySword module.
John Gill 1763 · Public Domain On vv4–6 Howbeit, the Lord God of Israel chose me before…
Howbeit, the Lord God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever,.... Passing by all his brethren who were elder than he, he pitched upon him, and ordered him to be anointed king of Israel, see Sa1 16:10, and that for ever, for a long time, as long as he lived; or rather in his posterity for many years to come, and best of all in his antitype Christ, the son of David, see Luk 1:32.
for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; the tribe of Judah to be the seat of government, and one out of that tribe to be the chief ruler, see Ch1 5:2.
Read full note →
and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; out of that tribe he chose his father's family, to take from thence one to be king of Israel:
and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel; though the youngest of them, Sa1 16:11, this was his will and pleasure.
John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible (1746–1763) — public domain (CC PDM 1.0). Text via the HelloAO Bible API.
John Wesley 1765 · Public Domain On v6 My house, &c. - So was he a figure…
My house, &c. - So was he a figure of him that was to come, who is both the founder and the foundation of the gospel-temple.
John Wesley, Explanatory Notes Upon the Whole Bible (1754–1765) — public domain. Text via the GEBible commentary corpus.
Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain On v4 Verse 4. Over Israel for ever] The government should…
Verse 4. Over Israel for ever] The government should have no end, provided they continued to walk according to the commandments of God; see 1Ch 28:7. The government, as referring to Christ, is, and will be, without end.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible (1810–1826) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword/MySword module.
Joseph Benson 1811 · Public Domain On v6 1Ch 28:6-7. He shall build my house, &c. —…
1Ch 28:6-7. He shall build my house, &c. — So was he a figure of him that was to come, who is both the founder and the foundation of the gospel temple. I will establish his kingdom for ever — This was to have its accomplishment in the kingdom of the Messiah which shall continue in his hands through all the ages of time, (Isa 9:7; Luk 1:33,) and shall then be delivered up to God, even the Father, with whom, however, he shall continue to reign to all eternity. If he be constant to do my commandments — The promise is absolute with regard to the Messiah, but conditional with regard to Solomon. As at this day — As he hath begun, and hitherto continued to do, in some good measure. If we are constant in our duty, then, and not otherwise, we may expect the continuance of his favour.
Joseph Benson's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments (1811–1818) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.
Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain On v6 Besides the message sent to David through Nathan, he…
Besides the message sent to David through Nathan, he had a revelation, of which we have only the indirect account given here and in 1Ch 22:8-10 (see the note). He was told that one of his sons should be raised up to fill his throne after him, and should build the temple. In the second revelation it was distinctly declared to him that the son intended was Solomon.
My house and my courts - i. e., the temple and the courts of the temple (see 2Ch 4:9).
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible (1834–1885) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword/MySword module.
Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary 1859 · Public Domain On vv4–5 Ever; for a long time, and to leave the…
Ever; for a long time, and to leave the throne to my posterity for many ages, and to the Messias for ever. This expression is not always to be taken in its rigour. (Calmet) --- Princes. Hebrew, "prince, or the ruler." (Haydock) --- This tribe had long possessed the greatest power, (Calmet) and the promise of the sceptre, Genesis xlix. (Worthington) --- The phrase often denotes a long time, but it is best understood of Christ. (Du Hamel)
George Leo Haydock (1774–1849), Haydock's Catholic Family Bible and Commentary, 1859 edition — public domain. Excludes Psalms (Douay-Rheims chapter numbering differs from Protestant) and Deuterocanonical books (Catholic canon only).
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain On v4 he hath chosen Solomon--The spirit of David's statement is…
he hath chosen Solomon--The spirit of David's statement is this:--It was not my ambition, my valor, or my merit that led to the enthronement of myself and family; it was the grace of God which chose the tribe, the family, the person--myself in the first instance, and now Solomon, to whom, as the Lord's anointed, you are all bound to submit. Like that of Christ, of whom he was a type, the appointment of Solomon to the kingdom above all his brethren was frequently pre-intimated (Ch1 17:12; Ch1 22:9; Sa2 7:12-14; Sa2 12:24-25; Kg1 1:13).
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown — Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871) — public domain (CC PDM 1.0). Text via the HelloAO Bible API.
The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain On vv4–6 4. before all the house] R.V. out of all…
4. before all the house] R.V. out of all the house. See 1Sa_16:1-13.
king … for ever] i.e. the kingdom is to abide with David and his descendants.
Read full note →
ruler] R.V. prince; Hebrew nâgîd. Cp. 1Ch_5:2 (A.V. “chief ruler,” R.V. “prince”).
he liked me] R.V. he took pleasure in me.
The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (gen. ed. J. J. S. Perowne; Cambridge University Press, 1878–1918) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain On vv4–6 (4) Howbeit the Lord God of Israel chose me.—Comp.…
(4) Howbeit the Lord God of Israel chose me.—Comp. 1Ch_11:2 and Notes. The Divine election of David preludes that of Solomon (1Ch_28:5).
For he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler.—Better, For Judah it was that he chose for prince (nâgîd), and in the house of Judah, my father’s house. (Comp. 1Ch_5:2 and Notes.)
Read full note →
And among the sons of my father he liked me.—The expression is scarcely adequate. The verb in the Hebrew is râçâh, which answers to the Hellenistic εύδοκεῖν, “to be satisfied, well pleased with.” Translate, therefore, “It was I in whom He took pleasure.”(Comp. Pro_3:12.) David uses of himself the very phrase which the Divine voice spoke from heaven at the baptism of the Son of David, the true King of Israel and of mankind (Mat_3:17).
A Bible Commentary for English Readers, edited by Charles John Ellicott (1878–1897) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.
The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain On v4 Vers. 4-7. David mentions himself as the elect of…
Vers. 4-7. David mentions himself as the elect of God among all the members of his father"s family, and from thence is led to trace the call from the first, by the following steps: The tribe of Judah (Gen_49:8; 1Ch_5:2) the house of Jesse; (1Sa_16:1) thirdly, of himself; (1Sa_16:13) and lastly of Solomon (1Ch_22:9, 10 17:11-14; 2Sa_7:12-16) The exact time and method of David"s receiving the identification of Solomon as the son to succeed him, is nowhere given. The throne of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel. This expression, not found in its entirety elsewhere, is an emphatic statement here of the true theocracy, which should have ever prevailed among the people of Israel, and which is now paralleled by the kingship of the Lord in his own Church. (1Ch_17:14 1Ch_29:23) The solemn and most distinct proviso, If he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day, reminds us of Psa_132:12. This proviso is emphatically presented again to the attention of Solomon, when the time comes for the direct appeal of God to him. (1Ki_3:14 1Ki_8:61 1Ki_9:4)
The Pulpit Commentary (1880–1919), ed. H.D.M. Spence-Jones & Joseph S. Exell — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.
unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On vv4, 6 General Information:
General Information:
David continues speaking to the Israelites.
Read full note →
chose me ... to be king over Israel forever
One possible meaning is that here David is a metonym for David and his descendants who will rule Israel forever. AT: "chose me and my descendants ... to be kings over Israel forever" Another is that David will continue to be the king of Israel after he is resurrected from the dead. (See: Metonymy)
all Israel
"the whole land of Israel" or "all the Israelites"
to sit on the throne of
Here "to sit on the throne" means to rule as king. AT: "to rule over" or "to be the king of" (See: Metonymy)
the kingdom of Yahweh, over Israel
"Israel, which is Yahweh's kingdom"
translationWords
ancestor
family
eternity
Judah
household
son
Solomon
throne
kingdom of God
unfoldingWord translationNotes — © Distant Shores Media and the Door43 World Missions Community, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: git.door43.org/Door43/en_tn.
Tyndale Open Study Notes 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On v4 28:4-6 the Lord . . . has chosen me…
28:4-6 the Lord . . . has chosen me . . . to be king over Israel forever: God’s selection of David actually began with Judah (Gen 49:8-12), culminated with David (1 Sam 16:1-13), and continued with Solomon (1 Chr 28:5-6, 10). All subsequent kings reigned by virtue of God’s promise to David.
Tyndale Open Study Notes — © Tyndale Open Resources, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Text via the HelloAO Bible API.