1 Kings 6:11
New International Version
The word of the LORD came to Solomon:

New Living Translation
Then the LORD gave this message to Solomon:

English Standard Version
Now the word of the LORD came to Solomon,

Berean Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying:

King James Bible
And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying,

New King James Version
Then the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying:

New American Standard Bible
Now the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying,

NASB 1995
Now the word of the LORD came to Solomon saying,

NASB 1977
Now the word of the LORD came to Solomon saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
And the word of Yahweh came to Solomon saying,

Amplified Bible
Now the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The word of the LORD came to Solomon:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The word of the LORD came to Solomon:”

American Standard Version
And the word of Jehovah came to Solomon, saying,

Contemporary English Version
The LORD told Solomon:

English Revised Version
And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD spoke to Solomon, saying,

Good News Translation
The LORD said to Solomon,

International Standard Version
Then this message from the LORD came to Solomon:

Majority Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying:

NET Bible
The LORD said to Solomon:

New Heart English Bible
The word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying,

World English Bible
Yahweh’s word came to Solomon, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the word of YHWH is to Solomon, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And the word of Jehovah is unto Solomon, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the word of Jehovah will be to Solomon, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the word of the Lord came to Solomon, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the word of the Lord came to Solomon, saying:

New American Bible
The word of the LORD came to Solomon:

New Revised Standard Version
Now the word of the LORD came to Solomon,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the response of LORD JEHOVAH was to Solomon saying:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God's Promise
11Then the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying: 12“As for this temple you are building, if you walk in My statutes, carry out My ordinances, and keep all My commandments by walking in them, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 22:10
He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’

2 Samuel 7:13
He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

2 Chronicles 7:17-18
And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances, / then I will establish your royal throne, as I covenanted with your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man to rule over Israel.’

1 Kings 9:4-5
And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, with a heart of integrity and uprightness, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances, / then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’

1 Kings 2:4
and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’

2 Samuel 7:25
And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised,

1 Chronicles 28:6
And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father.

2 Chronicles 6:16
Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk in My law as you have walked before Me.’

Psalm 132:12
If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”

Jeremiah 33:17
For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel,

Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Acts 2:30
But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.

Romans 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Hebrews 1:5
For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”?


Treasury of Scripture

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1 Kings 6
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Then
The use of "then" indicates a specific point in time, suggesting a sequence of events. In the context of 1 Kings 6, this word marks a transition from the detailed description of the construction of the temple to a divine communication. It emphasizes the importance of timing in God's revelations and interventions. Historically, this period was during the fourth year of Solomon's reign, a time of peace and prosperity, which allowed for the focus on building the temple.

the word
In Hebrew, "word" is "dabar," which can mean a spoken word, a matter, or a thing. It signifies not just a verbal message but an authoritative declaration from God. The "word" of the LORD is powerful and creative, as seen in Genesis where God speaks creation into existence. Here, it underscores the divine authority and the importance of the message being delivered to Solomon.

of the LORD
The term "LORD" is translated from the Hebrew "YHWH," the sacred and personal name of God, often rendered as Yahweh. This name is associated with God's covenantal faithfulness and His eternal, self-existent nature. The use of "LORD" here emphasizes that the message is not from a generic deity but from the covenant God of Israel, who has a personal relationship with His people and their leaders.

came
The word "came" suggests movement and arrival, indicating that the message was delivered directly to Solomon. This implies divine initiative and intentionality. In the biblical narrative, God's word often "comes" to prophets and leaders, signifying a direct and personal communication from God to His chosen individuals.

to Solomon
Solomon, the son of David, is the recipient of this divine message. His name in Hebrew, "Shlomo," is derived from "shalom," meaning peace. Solomon's reign is characterized by peace and wisdom, and he is tasked with building the temple, a central place of worship for Israel. The fact that the word of the LORD comes to Solomon highlights his role as a divinely appointed leader and the importance of his mission in God's plan.

saying
The colon following "saying" introduces the content of God's message. In biblical literature, when God speaks, it is often followed by instructions, promises, or revelations. This sets the stage for the specific guidance or command that God is about to give Solomon, underscoring the importance of listening and obedience to God's word.

(11-13) In the midst of this architectural description is inserted a brief notice of the Lord's promise concerning the Temple; which may be compared, and in some degree contrasted, with the fuller utterance given (see 1Kings 9:3-9) after the consecration was over. Unlike this latter, it is one of simple promise of blessing, with no note of warning. But it is to be observed that, in accordance with the general principle laid down in Jeremiah 18:5-10, the promise--repeating the promises already made to David in 2Samuel 7:10-15, and to Moses in Exodus 25:8, but with special application to the newly-built Temple--is made strictly conditional on obedience. In its main points, indeed, as working out the great covenant with Abraham for the blessing of all families of the earth, it was to be in any case fulfilled. But for each generation the enjoyment of the blessings promised was contingent on faith and obedience, and for the whole nation it was from time to time forfeited, until the final destruction of Israel as a nation. Yet even now, St. Paul (Romans 11:29) teaches that for Israel there is still some hope of the ancient promise of blessing.

Verse 11. - And the word of the Lord came to Solomon [probably through the prophet Nathan. It cannot well have been a direct communication, for the second direct revelation is mentioned in 1 Kings 9:2 (cf. 1 Kings 3:5). The original promise was made by Nathan (2 Samuel 7:12). It seems exceedingly probable that the promise would be renewed through him if he were still alive] saying,

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the word
דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

came
וַֽיְהִי֙ (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Solomon,
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

saying:
לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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