1 Chronicles 29:25 kjv
And the LORD magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.
1 Chronicles 29:25 nkjv
So the LORD exalted Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed on him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.
1 Chronicles 29:25 niv
The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal splendor such as no king over Israel ever had before.
1 Chronicles 29:25 esv
And the LORD made Solomon very great in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.
1 Chronicles 29:25 nlt
And the LORD exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel, and he gave Solomon greater royal splendor than any king in Israel before him.
1 Chronicles 29 25 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sam 7:12-16 | ...I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house...I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever... | God establishes David's lineage and kingdom. |
| 1 Ki 3:13 | ...I give you also what you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that no king in all your days will be your equal. | God's specific promise of unparalleled glory. |
| 1 Ki 4:21 | Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms...they brought tribute... | Solomon's vast dominion and power. |
| 1 Ki 4:30-31 | Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the East and all the wisdom of Egypt... | God-given wisdom elevating his reign. |
| 2 Chr 1:12 | Wisdom and knowledge are granted to you. I will also give you riches, possessions, and honor, such as no king... | Parallel account of God's blessing. |
| Ps 21:5 | His glory is great through Your salvation; splendor and majesty You bestow on him. | King's glory attributed to God's hand. |
| Ps 72:11 | May all kings bow down to him, all nations serve him. | Prophetic imagery of a universally honored king. |
| Ps 89:27-28 | I will also make him My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth. My lovingkindness I will keep for him forever... | Davidic covenant promise of ultimate exaltation. |
| Is 9:7 | There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, on the throne of David... | Prophetic ideal of an unending Davidic rule. |
| Is 22:22 | Then I will place the key of the house of David on his shoulder... | God's sovereign authority in establishing rulers. |
| Jer 23:5 | "Behold, the days are coming," declares the Lord, "When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch..." | Messianic prophecy of a righteous King from David's line. |
| Ezek 17:24 | All the trees of the field will know that I am the Lord...I have exalted the humble tree and made the lofty tree low... | God's sovereign control over kingdoms. |
| Zech 6:13 | ...He will be a priest on His throne, and the counsel of peace will be between the two offices. | Prophecy of the Priest-King, pointing to Christ. |
| Lk 1:32-33 | He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High...and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever... | Jesus' messianic identity as ultimate Davidic King. |
| Acts 2:30 | Therefore, because he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn an oath to him to seat one of his descendants on his throne... | David's understanding of God's promise leading to Christ. |
| Rev 5:5 | ...the Lion that is from the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome so as to open the book and its seven seals. | Jesus as the ultimate Davidic ruler. |
| Rev 19:16 | And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, "KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS." | Jesus' ultimate universal authority. |
| Ps 78:70-71 | He also chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; from tending the nursing ewes He brought him... | God's choice and raising up of kings from humble origins. |
| 1 Sam 2:7-8 | The Lord makes poor and rich; He brings low, He also exalts. He raises the poor from the dust... | God's sovereignty over status and prosperity. |
| Dan 2:21 | It is He who changes the times and the epochs; He removes kings and establishes kings... | God's absolute sovereignty over earthly rulers. |
| Prov 22:4 | The result of humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor and life. | Connection between divine favor and blessings. |
| 1 Chr 29:12 | Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all... | Acknowledging God as the source of all honor and power. |
1 Chronicles 29 verses
1 Chronicles 29 25 Meaning
First Chronicles 29:25 describes the Lord’s unprecedented exaltation of Solomon’s kingdom, making it superior to any preceding kingdom in Israel. This verse signifies God’s direct intervention and blessing, establishing Solomon’s reign with exceptional glory, majesty, and prosperity in the eyes of all Israel. It portrays Solomon as God’s chosen king, reflecting divine favor and power.
1 Chronicles 29 25 Context
This verse concludes David’s reign and the transfer of power to Solomon, particularly focusing on God’s establishment of Solomon. In 1 Chronicles 29, David has prepared immense resources for the temple, gathered the people, and led them in joyful giving. He then offered a powerful prayer acknowledging God’s sovereignty over all creation, riches, honor, and life itself. The people respond with praise and sacrifices. Following this, they proclaimed Solomon king a second time (the first being after Adonijah’s failed coup in 1 Kings 1) and anointed him as the new leader, with Zadok as high priest. This verse immediately follows the description of all Israel obeying Solomon, demonstrating unity and widespread acceptance. Historically, it is set during the United Monarchy, aiming to legitimize the Davidic dynasty by emphasizing God's choice and unparalleled blessing on Solomon, ensuring its continuous role as God's chosen lineage to the Chronicler's post-exilic audience. It implicitly counters polytheistic beliefs by demonstrating Yahweh's sole authority in raising up and establishing a king to this magnitude, not through various deities.
1 Chronicles 29 25 Word analysis
- The Lord (יְהוָ֣ה - YHWH): Refers to the personal name of God, Israel's covenant God. It emphasizes that this exaltation is not of human making or a stroke of luck, but a direct, deliberate act of the sovereign God of Israel, highlighting divine initiative and omnipotence.
- magnified (וַיְגַדֵּ֣ל - vay'gaddel): From the root גָּדַל (gadal), meaning "to make great," "to cause to grow," "to promote." It implies increasing in size, status, or importance. Here, it denotes God making Solomon great, elevating his status. This active verb underscores God's direct agency in Solomon's rise.
- Solomon (שְׁלֹמֹה - Sh'lomo): Son of David, chosen by God to succeed his father and build the Temple. His name relates to "peace" (shalom). The focus here is on him as the recipient of divine favor and the symbol of the blessed Davidic line.
- exalted (הִשִּׂ֤יא - hissi'): From the root נָשָׂא (nasa'), meaning "to lift up," "to raise," "to carry." The Hiphil conjugation indicates God causing Solomon to be high. It reinforces the idea of raising someone to a position of preeminence, signifying divine appointment and honor.
- royal majesty (הוֹד מַלְכוּת - hod malkhut):
- majesty (הוֹד - hod): Denotes splendor, glory, honor, authority, grandeur, even vigor. It often describes the awe-inspiring presence or dignity of God or a king.
- royal (מַלְכוּת - malkhut): Means "kingdom" or "royalty," "kingship." This phrase combines the grandeur of the king with the institution of the monarchy, indicating a supreme and glorious kingship. It speaks to the king's inherent dignity and the authority bestowed upon him.
- never before in Israel (וְלֹֽא־הָ֤יָה עָלָיו֙ הוֹד מַלְכוּת כְּכָל־מֶ֙לֶךְ֙ לְפָנָיו בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל - wə-lō’-hā-yāh ‘ā-lāw hod mal-ḵūṯ kə-ḵāl-me-leḵ lə-fā-nāw bə-yiś-rā-’ēl): This superlative expression highlights the unique, unprecedented nature of Solomon’s glory and rule.
- never before...in Israel: Emphasizes that this level of regal splendor and divine backing was unequaled in Israelite history, making Solomon's reign a benchmark. While it might sound hyperbolic, it points to a divinely intended uniqueness that transcended human expectations or prior kings. This is a common biblical literary device to underscore the significance and unparalleled nature of an event or person within God's redemptive plan. It contrasts sharply with earlier kings like Saul, or even the initial phase of David’s reign, underscoring the mature, divinely blessed state of the kingdom under Solomon.