2 Chronicles 1:8 bbe — And Solomon said to God, Great was your mercy to David my father, and you have made me king in his place.

Bible in Basic English

"And Solomon said to God, Great was your mercy to David my father, and you have made me king in his place."

— 2 Chronicles 1:8, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 1 — Context

5

And the altar of brass which Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, was there before the Tent of the Lord; and Solomon and all the people went to give worship there.

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And Solomon went up there to the brass altar before the Lord at the Tent of meeting, offering on it a thousand burned offerings.

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In that night God came to Solomon in a vision, and said to him, Say what I am to give you.

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And Solomon said to God, Great was your mercy to David my father, and you have made me king in his place.

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Now, O Lord God, let your word to David my father come true; for you have made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in number.

10

Give me now wisdom and knowledge, so that I may go out and come in before this people: for who is able to be the judge of this great people of yours?

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And God said to Solomon, Because this was in your heart, and you did not make request for money, property, or honour, or for the destruction of your haters, or for long life; but you have made request for wisdom and knowledge for yourself, so that you may be the judge of my people over whom I have made you king:

2 Chronicles 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 1:8 say?
2 Chronicles 1:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Solomon said to God, Great was your mercy to David my father, and you have made me king in his place.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 1:8 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 1:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 1, verse 8.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 1:8.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 1:8 in?
2 Chronicles 1:8 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 2 Chronicles 1:8?
2 Chronicles 1:8 reads (BBE): “And Solomon said to God, Great was your mercy to David my father, and you have made me king in his place.” 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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