1 Chronicles 29:25 net — The LORD greatly magnified Solomon before all Israel and bestowed on him greater majesty than any king of Israel before…

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"The LORD greatly magnified Solomon before all Israel and bestowed on him greater majesty than any king of Israel before him."

— 1 Chronicles 29:25, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 29 — Context

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They held a feast before the LORD that day and celebrated. Then they designated Solomon, David’s son, as king a second time; before the LORD they anointed him as ruler and Zadok as priest.

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Solomon sat on the LORD’s throne as king in place of his father David; he was successful and all Israel was loyal to him.

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All the officers and warriors, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.

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The LORD greatly magnified Solomon before all Israel and bestowed on him greater majesty than any king of Israel before him.

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David’s Reign Comes to an End David son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

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He reigned over Israel forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years and in Jerusalem thirty-three years.

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He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him.

1 Chronicles 29:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 29:25 say?
1 Chronicles 29:25 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD greatly magnified Solomon before all Israel and bestowed on him greater majesty than any king of Israel before him.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 29:25 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 29:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 29, verse 25.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 29:25.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 29:25 in?
1 Chronicles 29:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 29:25?
1 Chronicles 29:25 reads (NET): “The LORD greatly magnified Solomon before all Israel and bestowed on him greater majesty than any king of Israel before him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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