2 Chronicles 1:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 1:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 1:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 1:8 — KJV
“And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.”
— 2 Chronicles 1:8 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 1:8 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 1:8
“And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. mercy: or, bounty”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 1:8: solomon, hast, shewed
“And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 1:8: god, hast, david
“And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead. Rehoboam: Gr. Roboam”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 1:8: solomon, david, father
“Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 1:8: solomon, god, david
“And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 1:8: solomon, david, father
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