So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.
Parallel translations
- WEB Then Solomon sat on the throne of Yahweh as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.
- KJV Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.
- NKJV Then Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.
- NASB Then Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord as king instead of his father David; and he prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.
- NLT So Solomon took the throne of the Lord in place of his father, David, and he succeeded in everything, and all Israel obeyed him.
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Quick answer
Solomon takes his seat on 'the throne of the LORD' as king, prospers, and is obeyed by all Israel.
Overview
Strikingly, Solomon's throne is called 'the throne of Yahweh,' marking the Davidic king as God's earthly vice-regent ruling on his behalf. Solomon's prosperity and Israel's united obedience show God's blessing on this divinely established kingship. This royal line and its divine throne ultimately point to Jesus, the Son of David, who reigns forever at God's right hand (Luke 1:32-33).
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Cross-references · 8
- 1 Kgs 2:12So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.
- 1 Chr 28:5And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.
- Rom 13:1Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.
- Ps 132:11The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.
- 1 Chr 22:11Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would.
- Isa 9:6–7For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Eccl 8:2–5Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God.
- 1 Chr 17:11–12And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom.
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