All the leaders and the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David, submitted themselves to King Solomon.
Parallel translations
- WEB All the princes, the mighty men, and also all of the sons of king David submitted themselves to Solomon the king.
- KJV And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king David, submitted themselves unto Solomon the king.
- BSB All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.
- NASB And all the officials, the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David pledged allegiance to King Solomon.
- NLT All the officials, the warriors, and the sons of King David pledged their loyalty to King Solomon.
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All the leaders, mighty men, and David's other sons pledge their loyalty to King Solomon.
Overview
The whole leadership of the nation, including potential rivals among David's sons, submits to Solomon, confirming a peaceful and united transfer of power. This unity stands in deliberate contrast to the strife that often surrounded royal succession. The chronicler presents an idealized picture of the people gathered loyally under God's chosen king, anticipating the universal allegiance owed to Christ.
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Cross-references · 9
- 2 Chr 30:8Now don’t be stiff-necked, as your fathers were, but yield yourselves to Yahweh, and enter into his sanctuary, which he has sanctified forever, and serve Yahweh your God, that his fierce anger may turn away from you.
- 1 Chr 2:3–9The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah; which three were born to him of Shua’s daughter the Canaanitess. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in Yahweh’s sight; and he killed him.
- 1 Chr 22:17David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying,
- 1 Kgs 2:24–25Now therefore as Yahweh lives, who has established me, and set me on my father David’s throne, and who has made me a house as he promised, surely Adonijah shall be put to death today.”
- Gen 24:2Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his house, who ruled over all that he had, “Please put your hand under my thigh.
- 1 Chr 28:21Behold, there are the divisions of the priests and the Levites, for all the service of God’s house. Every willing man who has skill, for any kind of service, shall be with you in all kinds of work. Also the captains and all the people will be entirely at your command.”
- Gen 47:29The time came near that Israel must die, and he called his son Joseph, and said to him, “If now I have found favor in your sight, please put your hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me. Please don’t bury me in Egypt,
- 1 Kgs 1:50–53Adonijah was afraid because of Solomon; and he arose, and went, and hung onto the horns of the altar.
- Ezek 17:18For he has despised the oath by breaking the covenant; and behold, he had given his hand, and yet has done all these things. He won’t escape.
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