5:1 The sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn –
(Now he was the firstborn, but when he defiled his father’s bed, 1 his rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph, Israel’s son. So Reuben is not listed as firstborn in the genealogical records. 2
“We are yours, O David!
We support 8 you, O son of Jesse!
May you greatly prosper! 9
May those who help you prosper! 10
Indeed 11 your God helps you!”
So David accepted them and made them leaders of raiding bands.
22:5 David said, “My son Solomon is just an inexperienced young man, 16 and the temple to be built for the Lord must be especially magnificent so it will become famous and be considered splendid by all the nations. 17 Therefore I will make preparations for its construction.” So David made extensive preparations before he died.
24:31 Just like their relatives, the descendants of Aaron, they also cast lots before King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, the leaders of families, the priests, and the Levites. The families of the oldest son cast lots along with the those of the youngest. 18
28:9 “And you, Solomon my son, obey 19 the God of your father and serve him with a submissive attitude and a willing spirit, 20 for the Lord examines all minds and understands every motive of one’s thoughts. If you seek him, he will let you find him, 21 but if you abandon him, he will reject you permanently.
28:20 David said to his son Solomon: “Be strong and brave! Do it! Don’t be afraid and don’t panic! 22 For the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not leave you or abandon you before all the work for the service of the Lord’s temple is finished.
1 sn The phrase when he defiled his father’s bed refers to Reuben having sexual relations with his father Jacob’s concubine Bilhah. This incident is recorded in Gen 35:22.
2 tn Heb “and not to be listed in the genealogical records as (having) the right of the firstborn.”
3 tn “Beth Shean” is a variant spelling of “Beth Shan.”
4 map For location see Map1-D4; Map2-C1; Map4-C2; Map5-F2; Map7-B1.
5 tn Perhaps “the Spirit,” but the text has simply רוּחַ (ruakh) with no article (suggesting an indefinite reference).
6 tn Heb “clothed.”
7 tn The words “and he said” are supplied in the translation for clarity and for stylistic reasons.
8 tn Heb “are with.”
9 tn Heb “Peace, peace to you.” The Hebrew term שָׁלוֹם (shalom, “peace”) is repeated to emphasize degree.
10 tn Heb “and peace to the one who helps you.”
11 tn Or “for.”
12 tn The name is spelled “Joram” in the parallel text in 2 Sam 8:10.
13 tn Heb “to ask concerning him for peace.”
14 tn Heb “and to bless him because he fought with Hadadezer and defeated him, for Hadadezer was a man of battles with Tou.”
15 tn Heb “[along with] all items of gold and silver and bronze.”
16 tn Heb “a young man and tender.”
17 tn Heb “and the house to build to make exceedingly great for a name and for splendor for all the lands.”
18 tn Heb “the fathers [i.e., families] of the head [i.e., oldest] just like his youngest brother.”
19 tn Heb “know.”
20 tn Heb “with a complete heart and a willing being.”
21 tn Heb “he will allow himself to be found by you.”
22 tn Or perhaps, “don’t be discouraged.”