I Chronicles 28:4
The Scripture
(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:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
First Chronicles 28 records David's solemn address to the assembled leaders of Israel, in which he announces that God has chosen Solomon to build the temple and has confirmed his son's kingship. David publicly presents Solomon with the detailed architectural plans for the temple - plans that God had revealed to him - covering the courts, chambers, furnishings, and the ark's resting place. He charges Solomon before the whole assembly to be courageous and faithful, assuring him that God will be with him until every aspect of the sanctuary's construction is complete.
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I Samuel 16:6I Samuel 16:7I Samuel 16:8I Samuel 16:9I Samuel 16:10I Samuel 16:11I Samuel 16:12I Samuel 16:13II Samuel 7:8II Samuel 7:9II Samuel 7:10II Samuel 7:11
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