And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.
Parallel translations
- WEB Also, Solomon sits on the throne of the kingdom.
- BSB Moreover, Solomon has taken his seat on the royal throne.
- NKJV Also Solomon sits on the throne of the kingdom.
- NASB Besides, Solomon has even taken his seat on the throne of the kingdom.
- NLT What’s more, Solomon is now sitting on the royal throne as king.
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Quick answer
Jonathan adds that Solomon now sits on the royal throne. The succession is an accomplished fact.
Overview
The brief statement that Solomon is already enthroned seals the report. What Adonijah attempted to seize has been lawfully granted to another. The terse declaration emphasizes the finality of Solomon's accession.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 1 Chr 29:23Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.
- Ps 132:11The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.
- 1 Kgs 1:13Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign?
- Hag 2:22And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the heathen; and I will overthrow the chariots, and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come down, every one by the sword of his brother.
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Solomon's glory, wisdom, and temple where God's presence dwells are a shadow of the greater Son of David — 'one greater than Solomon is here' — and of the true Temple, Christ himself.
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