2 Chronicles 13:5

2 Chronicles 13:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5Don’t you know that the Lord, the God of Israel, has given the kingship of Israel to David and his descendants forever by a covenant of salt?

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

5Do you not know that the Lord God of Israel gave the rule over Israel forever to David 13:5 Lit to him and to his sonsand his sons by a covenant of salt?

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

5Do you not know that the Lord God of Israel gave the rule over Israel forever to David and his sons by a covenant of salt?

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

5Do you not know that the Lord God of Israel, gave rule over Israel forever to David and to his sons by a covenant of 13:5 The Hebrews harvested sea salt through the process of evaporation. It was regarded as a symbol of loyalty and durability.salt [a permanent pact, extending to each generation of Israel]? [Num 18:19]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

5Do you not know that the Lord, the God of Israel, has given the kingship of Israel to David and his descendants forever by a covenant of salt13:5 That is, a perpetual covenant?

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

5The Lord is the God of Israel. Don’t you know that he has placed David and his sons after him on Israel’s throne forever? The Lord made a covenant of salt with David. The salt means the covenant will last for all time to come.

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