KJV King James Version
That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon.
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1 Kings 9:2
That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
the LORD appeared to him a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon.
WEB World English Bible
that Yahweh appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared to him at Gibeon.
ASV American Standard Version
that Jehovah appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
that Jehovah appeareth unto Solomon a second time, as He appeared unto him in Gibeon,
Surrounding context — 1 Kings 9
1 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do,
2 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon.
3 And the LORD said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.
4 And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, [and] wilt keep my statutes and my judgments:
5 Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel.
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1 Kings 3:5In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.2 Chronicles 7:12And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice.1 Kings 11:9And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice,2 Chronicles 1:7-12In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.
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