1 Kings 9:2

The LORD’s Response to Solomon · 1 Kings 9:1–9
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Translations

Modern
…the LORD appeared to him a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon.
Traditional
That the Lord appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon.
Literal
…that YHWH appeared to Solomon a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon.
Latin
…apparuit ei Dominus secundo, sicut apparuerat ei in Gabaon.

Original

Hebrew
English
…the LORD appeared to him a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon.

Notes

The Lord had appeared to Solomon before, granting him wisdom (1 Kings 3:3–15). The author of Chronicles adds more details about God's blessings or judgment, based on the faithfulness of Solomon and Israel (2 Chronicles 7:11–22).

Events

Parallels

2 Chronicles 7:11–22

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Places

Gibeon: Hivite city that tricked Joshua into a peace treaty

Glossary

Gibeon, Gibeonites Kings, Books of First and Second

Topics

Gibeon: A City of the Hivites: Has the Dream Concerning Righteousness God: Appearances of To Solomon Government: God In in Counseling Solomon Prayer: Answered: Solomon, Asking for Wisdom Solomon: Covenant Renewed in a Vision After the Dedication of the Temple