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2 Chronicles 1:8

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And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.

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  1. 2 Chronicles 1:6

    And Solomon went up thither to the brasen altar before the Lord, which was at the tabernacle of the congregation, and offered a thousand burnt offerings upon it.

  2. 2 Chronicles 1:7

    In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.

  3. 2 Chronicles 1:9

    Now, O Lord God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.

  4. 2 Chronicles 1:10

    Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?

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