1 Chronicles 28:9
What is written? (ESV)
And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.
What does it say?
Solomon, my son, know my God and serve Him wholeheartedly and intentionally. For He searches all hearts and knows your intentions and every plan and thought you might have. If you are truly seeking Him, He will make Himself to be found by you. However, if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.
What is its immediate context?
King David is nearing death and is transitioning the kingdom to his son Solomon. The first big task for Solomon will be the building of the permanent temple in Jerusalem (vss 10ff).
How 1 Chronicles 28:9 is applied across Bible answers
How do we know God?
God will be found if you seek him and wholeheartedly and willingly serve Him (and cast away if we don't).
