2 Chronicles 6:4
New International Version
Then he said: “Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, who with his hands has fulfilled what he promised with his mouth to my father David. For he said,

New Living Translation
“Praise the LORD, the God of Israel, who has kept the promise he made to my father, David. For he told my father,

English Standard Version
And he said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who with his hand has fulfilled what he promised with his mouth to David my father, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying,

King James Bible
And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to my father David, saying,

New King James Version
And he said: “Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His hands what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying,

New American Standard Bible
He said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth to my father David, and fulfilled it with His hands, saying,

NASB 1995
He said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth to my father David and has fulfilled it with His hands, saying,

NASB 1977
And he said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth to my father David and has fulfilled it with His hands, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
And he said, “Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth to my father David and has fulfilled it by His hands, saying,

Amplified Bible
And he said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth to my father David and has fulfilled with His hands what He promised, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
He said: Blessed be the LORD God of Israel! He spoke directly to my father David, and he has fulfilled the promise by his power. He said,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He said: May the LORD God of Israel be praised! He spoke directly to my father David, and He has fulfilled the promise by His power. He said,

American Standard Version
And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hands fulfilled it, saying,

English Revised Version
And he said, Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hands fulfilled it, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Thanks be to the LORD God of Israel. With his mouth he made a promise to my father David; with his hand he carried it out. He said,

Good News Translation
He said, "Praise the LORD God of Israel! He has kept the promise he made to my father David when he said to him,

International Standard Version
Then Solomon prayed: "Blessed is the LORD God of Israel, who made a commitment to my father David and then personally fulfilled what he had promised when he said:

Majority Standard Bible
and said: ?Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying,

NET Bible
He said, "The LORD God of Israel is worthy of praise because he has fulfilled what he promised my father David.

New Heart English Bible
He said, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth to David my father, and has with his hands fulfilled it, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spoke with his mouth to my father David, saying,

World English Bible
He said, “Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth to David my father, and has with his hands fulfilled it, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he says, “Blessed [is] YHWH, God of Israel, who has spoken with His mouth with my father David, and with His hands has fulfilled [it], saying,

Young's Literal Translation
and he saith, 'Blessed is Jehovah, God of Israel, who hath spoken with His mouth with David my father, and with His hands hath fulfilled it, saying:

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will say, Praised be Jehovah the God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth to David my father, and filled up with his hands, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, who hath accomplished in deed that which he spoke to David my father, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
“Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel, who has completed the work that he spoke to David my father, saying:

New American Bible
He said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who with his own mouth spoke a promise to David my father and by his hand fulfilled it, saying:

New Revised Standard Version
And he said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who with his hand has fulfilled what he promised with his mouth to my father David, saying,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who spoke with his own mouth to David my father, and with his word has fulfilled that which he had promised, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he said: “Blessed is LORD JEHOVAH, God of Israel, he who spoke by his mouth with David my father, and by his word he confirmed the thing that he said:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he said: 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth unto David my father, and hath with His hands fulfilled it, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel: he has even fulfilled with his hands as he spoke with his mouth to my father David, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon Praises the LORD
3And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all 4and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying, 5‘Since the day I brought My people out of the land of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there, nor have I chosen anyone to be ruler over My people Israel.…

Cross References
1 Kings 8:15
and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying,

1 Kings 8:20
Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.

2 Samuel 7:12-13
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

1 Chronicles 22:9-10
But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. / 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.’

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.

1 Kings 5:5
So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’

1 Kings 6:12
“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.

1 Kings 9:5
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.’

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 17:11-12
And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever.

1 Chronicles 28:20
David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.

2 Chronicles 7:12
the LORD appeared to him at night and said to him: “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice.

Psalm 132:11-12
The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. / 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.”

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.

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!”


Treasury of Scripture

And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who has with his hands fulfilled that which he spoke with his mouth to my father David, saying,

Blessed

1 Kings 8:15
And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying,

1 Chronicles 29:10,20
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…

Psalm 41:13
Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.

who hat with

1 Chronicles 17:12
He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.

Psalm 138:1,2
A Psalm of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee…

Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

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1. Solomon, having blessed the people, blessed God
12. Solomon's prayer in the consecration of the temple, upon the bronze platform.














and said:
This phrase introduces Solomon's speech during the dedication of the temple. Solomon, as king, is addressing the assembly of Israel, highlighting the importance of the occasion. The act of speaking in this context is significant, as it reflects the role of the king as both a political and spiritual leader.

“Blessed be the LORD,
The phrase "Blessed be the LORD" is a common expression of praise and worship in the Old Testament. It acknowledges God's sovereignty and goodness. This blessing is a form of doxology, a short hymn of praises to God, which is a recurring theme in the Psalms and other parts of Scripture.

the God of Israel,
This title emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and the nation of Israel. It reflects the unique identity of Israel as God's chosen people, a theme that runs throughout the Old Testament. The phrase underscores the monotheistic belief in Yahweh as the one true God, distinct from the gods of surrounding nations.

who has fulfilled with His own hand
This part of the verse highlights God's active involvement in the fulfillment of His promises. The imagery of God's "hand" suggests His power and direct action in history. It connects to other biblical passages where God's hand is depicted as mighty and capable of delivering His people, such as in Exodus during the deliverance from Egypt.

what He spoke with His mouth
This phrase underscores the faithfulness of God in keeping His word. It reflects the biblical theme that God's spoken word is powerful and effective, as seen in the creation narrative in Genesis. The reliability of God's promises is a central tenet of biblical theology.

to my father David,
This reference to David connects Solomon's actions to the Davidic Covenant, where God promised David that his descendants would rule Israel. It highlights the continuity of God's plan through the generations. David is a key figure in biblical history, and his relationship with God is foundational for understanding the messianic prophecies that point to Jesus Christ.

saying,
The use of "saying" introduces a direct quotation, which in the biblical context often signifies the importance and authority of the words that follow. It prepares the reader for the specific promise or prophecy that God made, which in this case relates to the establishment of Solomon's temple and the continuation of David's lineage.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Solomon
The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the king of Israel who built the temple in Jerusalem. In this verse, he is addressing the assembly of Israel during the dedication of the temple.

2. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who is praised for His faithfulness in fulfilling His promises.

3. David
The father of Solomon, who was promised by God that his son would build the temple.

4. Israel
The nation chosen by God, to whom the promises were made and through whom the temple was built.

5. The Temple in Jerusalem
The central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness
God is faithful to His promises. Just as He fulfilled His word to David through Solomon, He will fulfill His promises to us.

The Importance of Obedience
Solomon's obedience in building the temple is a model for us to follow God's instructions and trust in His timing.

The Role of Prayer and Praise
Solomon begins his dedication with praise, highlighting the importance of acknowledging God's work in our lives through prayer and worship.

Generational Promises
God's promises often extend beyond our lifetime, impacting future generations. We should live in a way that honors these promises and prepares the next generation.

The Centrality of Worship
The temple was central to Israel's worship, reminding us of the importance of having a dedicated space and time for worship in our lives.(4) Who hath with his hands fulfilled . . . David.--Literally, who spake ("promised," 2Chronicles 6:10), by his mouth with David my father, and by his hands fulfilled. (See 1Chronicles 11:2; 1Chronicles 17:4-14.) The only variant in this verse is hands for hand. The unpointed text of Kings might be read in either way. (Comp. 2Chronicles 6:15, infr.)

Verse 4. - (See 2 Samuel 7:4-17; 1 Chronicles 11:2; 1 Chronicles 17:4-14.) With his hands,... with his mouth. Expressions like this, antithesis and all, remind how language formed itself in the concrete mould at first, from that, ever becoming more abstract as time grew. The ampler language of later date would be, Who hath indeed fulfilled that which he spake.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and said:
וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Blessed [be]
בָּר֤וּךְ (bā·rūḵ)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

the LORD,
יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

the God
אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of Israel,
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

[who]
אֲשֶׁר֙ (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

has fulfilled
מִלֵּ֖א (mil·lê)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

with His own hand
וּבְיָדָ֥יו (ū·ḇə·yā·ḏāw)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

what He spoke
דִּבֶּ֣ר (dib·ber)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

with His mouth
בְּפִ֔יו (bə·p̄îw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

to
אֵ֖ת (’êṯ)
Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

my father
אָבִ֑י (’ā·ḇî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1: Father

David,
דָּוִ֣יד (dā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

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


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