1 Kings 9:2 web — that Yahweh appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared to him at Gibeon.

World English Bible

"that Yahweh appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared to him at Gibeon."

— 1 Kings 9:2, World English Bible

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1 Kings 9 — Context

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It happened, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of Yahweh, and the king's house, and all Solomon's desire which he was pleased to do,

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that Yahweh appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared to him at Gibeon.

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Yahweh said to him, "I have heard your prayer and your supplication, that you have made before me. I have made this house holy, which you have built, to put my name there forever; and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.

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As for you, if you will walk before me, as David your father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do 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, according as I promised to David your father, saying, 'There shall not fail you 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 World English Bible reads: “that Yahweh appeared to Solomon the 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 (WEB): “that Yahweh appeared to Solomon the 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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