1 Chronicles 28:6
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.
Original Language Analysis
לְבֵ֔ן
him to be my son
H1121
לְבֵ֔ן
him to be my son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
4 of 17
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
הֽוּא
H1931
הֽוּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
5 of 17
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
בֵיתִ֖י
my house
H1004
בֵיתִ֖י
my house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
7 of 17
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
וַחֲצֵֽרוֹתָ֑י
and my courts
H2691
וַחֲצֵֽרוֹתָ֑י
and my courts
Strong's:
H2691
Word #:
8 of 17
a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
9 of 17
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
בָחַ֨רְתִּי
for I have chosen
H977
בָחַ֨רְתִּי
for I have chosen
Strong's:
H977
Word #:
10 of 17
properly, to try, i.e., (by implication) select
לְבֵ֔ן
him to be my son
H1121
לְבֵ֔ן
him to be my son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
13 of 17
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
Historical Context
Spoken at David's assembly appointing Solomon (c. 971 BCE), this public declaration established Solomon's legitimacy as chosen by God, not merely human succession. The covenant's continuity through generations showed God's faithfulness despite human frailty.
Questions for Reflection
- How does understanding your adoption as God's child in Christ affect your identity and purpose?
- What part of God's 'house' - the church - are you called to 'build' through your gifts and service?
Analysis & Commentary
God's covenant word to David about Solomon: '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.' This reaffirms the Davidic covenant (17:11-14) with explicit application to Solomon. The father-son relationship language signifies covenant intimacy and obligation. God's choosing Solomon (bachar - elect/select) demonstrates divine sovereignty in appointing leaders. The purpose - building house and courts - shows God's election serves His redemptive purposes. This points ultimately to Christ, God's chosen Son who builds the true temple. All believers, united to Christ, share in this sonship and building work.