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1 Chronicles 28:6

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 28:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts; for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts; for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.
1 Chronicles 28:6 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 28

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
4Howbeit Jehovah, the God of Israel, chose me out of all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be prince; and in the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he took pleasure in me to make me king over all Israel;
5And of all my sons (for Jehovah hath given me many sons), he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of Jehovah over Israel.
6And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts; for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.
7And I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and mine ordinances, as at this day.
8Now therefore, in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of Jehovah, and in the audience of our God, observe and seek out all the commandments of Jehovah your God; that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you for ever.
9And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Jehovah searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he said unto me, Solomon that son, he shall build my house, etc.] (see <100713>2 Samuel 7:13) and my courts; in the house or temple: for I have chosen him to be my son; predestinated him to the adoption of children, (<490105>Ephesians 1:5) and I will be his father; (see <100714>2 Samuel 7:14).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Besides the message sent to David through Nathan, he had a revelation, of which we have only the indirect account given here and in 1 Chronicles 22:8-10 (see the note). He was told that one of his sons should be raised up to fill his throne after him, and should build the temple. In the second revelation it was distinctly declared to him that the son intended was Solomon. My house and my courts - i. e., the temple and the courts of the temple (see 2 Chronicles 4:9). return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“My house, &c. - So was he a figure of him that was to come, who is both the founder and the foundation of the gospel - temple. 1 Chronicles 28:7”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he shall: Ch1 17:11-14, Ch1 22:9, Ch1 22:10; Sa2 7:13, Sa2 7:14; Ch2 1:9; Zac 6:12, Zac 6:13; Heb 3:3, Heb 3:6 I have: Heb 4:5 1 Chronicles 28:7”
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