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 out of all my sons (because the LORD has given me many sons), he has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the LORD's kingdom over Israel.
David is explaining that God specifically chose his son Solomon, out of all his sons, to be the next king of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Chronicles, King David is addressing the assembly of Israel toward the end of his reign, publicly declaring God's choice for his successor. He reflects on his many sons, given to him by the Lord, but emphasizes that Solomon has been divinely selected to rule over Israel as part of God's covenant promise to David. This moment underscores the theocratic nature of Israel's monarchy, where leadership was ultimately determined by God's will rather than human preference.
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