2 Chronicles 1:1

“And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.”

"And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly." - 2 Chronicles 1:1
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What does 2 Chronicles 1:1 mean?

The verse 2 Chronicles 1:1 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads: "And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly." This verse marks the beginning of the book of 2 Chronicles, which is a…

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Strengthened by His Presence: A Reflection on 2 Chronicles 1:1

In the great narrative of God’s redemptive plan, the life of Solomon stands out as a poignant illustration of what it means to lead with divine strength and wisdom. The Bible tells us, "And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with…

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A Prayer for Strength and Divine Presence in Our Kingdoms

O Lord God, Heavenly Father, As I stand in Your presence, I am reminded of the words in 2 Chronicles 1:1, "And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly." I come before You today, acknowledging that…

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1 Chronicles 2:2 - "Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher."
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1 Chronicles 2:5 - "The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul."
1 Chronicles 2:15 - "Ozem the sixth, David the seventh:"
1 Chronicles 2:14 - "Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,"
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1 Chronicles 2:38 - "And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah,"
1 Chronicles 2:41 - "And Shallum begat Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begat Elishama."
1 Chronicles 2:36 - "And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad,"
1 Chronicles 2:11 - "And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,"
1 Chronicles 2:39 - "And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,"
1 Chronicles 2:48 - "Maachah, Caleb's concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah."
1 Chronicles 2:43 - "And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema."
1 Chronicles 2:20 - "And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel."
1 Chronicles 2:40 - "And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,"
1 Chronicles 6:2 - "And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel."
1 Chronicles 2:37 - "And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,"
1 Chronicles 2:12 - "And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,"
1 Chronicles 2:33 - "And the sons of Jonathan; Peleth, and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel."
1 Chronicles 2:45 - "And the son of Shammai was Maon: and Maon was the father of Beth-zur."
1 Chronicles 2:17 - "And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmeelite."