1 Chronicles 28:5
1 Chronicles 28:5 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →From among his many sons, David says the LORD has chosen Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom.
What Does 1 Chronicles 28:5 Mean?
Continuing his account of God's choosing, David turns to his own household. Of his many sons, Solomon has been singled out to sit upon the throne. David is careful to call it the throne of the kingdom of the LORD, not merely his own.
The kingdom belongs to God; the king sits as His steward. This frames all earthly rule as a trust held under heaven. To remember that authority is the LORD's, and the one who holds it answers to Him, keeps power humble and accountable.
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What does 1 Chronicles 28:5 mean?
From among his many sons, David says the LORD has chosen Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom.