1 Kings 9:2 cpdv — the Lord appeared to him a second time, just as he had appeared to him at Gibeon.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"the Lord appeared to him a second time, just as he had appeared to him at Gibeon. "

— 1 Kings 9:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 9 — Context

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Now it happened that, when Solomon had perfected the building of the house of the Lord, and the king’s house, and all that he had desired and had willed to do,

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the Lord appeared to him a second time, just as he had appeared to him at Gibeon.

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And the Lord said to him: “I have heard your prayer and your petition, which you prayed before me. I have sanctified this house, which you have built, so that I may place my name there forever, and so that my eyes and my heart will be there for all days.

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Also, if you will walk before me, just as your father walked, in simplicity of heart and in equity, and you do all that I have instructed to you, and you keep my laws and my judgments,

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then I will set the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, just as I promised your father David, saying: ‘A man from your stock shall not be taken away from the throne of Israel.’

1 Kings 9:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 9:2 say?
1 Kings 9:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “the Lord appeared to him a second time, just as he had appeared to him at Gibeon. ”
Where is 1 Kings 9:2 in the Bible?
1 Kings 9:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 9, verse 2.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 9:2.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 9:2 in?
1 Kings 9:2 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 Kings 9:2?
1 Kings 9:2 reads (CPDV): “the Lord appeared to him a second time, just as he had appeared to him at Gibeon. ” 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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