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1 Kings 9:2 nasb — that the LORD appeared to Solomon a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon.

NASB

"that the LORD appeared to Solomon a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon."

— 1 Kings 9:2, NASB

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1 Kings 9 — Context

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Now it came about when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all that Solomon desired to do,

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that the LORD appeared to Solomon a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon.

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The LORD said to him, "I have heard your prayer and your supplication, which you have made before Me; I have consecrated this house which you have built by putting My name there forever, and My eyes and My heart will be there perpetually.

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"As for you, if you will walk before Me as your father David walked, in integrity of heart and uprightness, doing according to all that I have commanded you and will keep My statutes and My ordinances,

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then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, just as I promised to your father David, saying, 'You shall not lack a man on 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 NASB reads: “that the LORD appeared to Solomon a second time, 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 (NASB): “that the LORD appeared to Solomon a second time, 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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