1 Kings 2:12

Translations

Modern

So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.

Traditional

Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

Literal

And Solomon sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom was established firmly.

Latin

Salomon autem sedit super thronum David patris sui, et firmatum est regnum ejus nimis.

Original

Hebrew

English

So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.

Notes

1 Kings 2:10–12

David died peacefully after ruling for forty years, confident that Solomon, his chosen heir, would lead the kingdom. People have suggested different locations for David’s tomb, but none are confirmed (see Acts 2:29). Royal tombs were in use at least until the time of Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:21).

1 Kings 2:1–12

David gave Solomon his final advice in two parts:

personal guidance for spiritual living (1 Kings 2:2–4) and
directions about people David had interacted with (1 Kings 2:5–9).

1 Kings 1:1–2:12

The book of 1 Kings begins with the Lord's promise to David (see 2 Samuel 7:11–16). Solomon was the rightful and God-chosen heir to what God gave his father David. The problems during Solomon's rise to power suggested there would be more troubles later in his reign and between Israel and Judah in the future(1 Kings 1:1–2:46; 11:12–43).

Theme notes and profiles

Abiathar Bathsheba David Solomon

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

2 Chronicles 1:1
Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him.
1 Chronicles 29:23–25
So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.
Psalm 132:12
If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”
2 Samuel 7:12–13
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom.
Psalm 72:8–20
May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.
2 Samuel 7:29
Now therefore, may it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O Lord GOD, have spoken, and with Your blessing the house of Your servant will be blessed forever.”
Psalm 89:36–37
…his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun,
1 Kings 1:46
Moreover, Solomon has taken his seat on the royal throne.

Parallels

1 Chronicles 29:26–30

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Amasa Ithra Jether Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Kings, Books of First and Second Samuel, Books of First and Second Shimei Solomon (Person) Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs

Topics

Solomon: Succeeds David to the Throne of Israel Throne of David

1 Kings 2:12

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