2 Chronicles 9:8
2 Chronicles · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, to be king for the LORD thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.”2 Chronicles 9:8
What Does 2 Chronicles 9:8 Mean?
2 Chronicles 9:8 is found in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Election, Adoption, and Kingdom of God.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Chronicles 9:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Chronicles 2:11“Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.”1 Chronicles 29:23“Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.”Isaiah 32:1“Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.”Deuteronomy 7:8“But because the LORD loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath the LORD brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.”2 Samuel 15:26“But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.”Jeremiah 33:15“In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.”Hebrews 1:8“But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.”2 Samuel 8:15“And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.”2 Samuel 15:25“And the king said unto Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find favour in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me again, and shew me both it, and his habitation:”2 Samuel 23:3“The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.”1 Kings 3:28“And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.”1 Kings 10:9“Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.”1 Chronicles 17:22“For thy people Israel didst thou make thine own people for ever; and thou, LORD, becamest their God.”1 Chronicles 28:5“And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.”1 Chronicles 29:10“Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.”1 Chronicles 29:20“And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.”2 Chronicles 13:8“And now ye think to withstand the kingdom of the LORD in the hand of the sons of David; and ye be a great multitude, and there are with you golden calves, which Jeroboam made you for gods.”Psalms 18:19“He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.”Psalms 22:8“He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.”Psalms 72:2“He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.”
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