Solomon became king and sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom was firmly established.
Parallel translations
- WEB Solomon sat on David his father’s throne; and his kingdom was firmly established.
- KJV Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
- BSB So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.
- NKJV Then Solomon sat on the throne of his father David; and his kingdom was firmly established.
- NASB Then Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.
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Quick answer
Solomon sits on David's throne, and his kingdom is firmly established. The succession is complete and secure.
Overview
With David gone, Solomon assumes the throne, and his rule is solidly established by God's hand. The statement marks the successful transfer of the Davidic dynasty. This firm establishment fulfills God's promise to David and advances the kingdom line that culminates in Christ's unshakable reign.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- 2 Chr 1:1Solomon the son of David was firmly established in his kingdom, and Yahweh his God was with him, and made him exceedingly great.
- 1 Chr 29:23–25Then Solomon sat on the throne of Yahweh as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.
- Ps 72:8–20He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, from the River to the ends of the earth.
- 1 Kgs 1:46Also, Solomon sits on the throne of the kingdom.
- 2 Sam 7:12–13When your days are fulfilled, and you sleep with your fathers, I will set up your offspring after you, who will proceed out of your body, and I will establish his kingdom.
- 2 Sam 7:29Now therefore let it please you to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you; for you, Lord Yahweh, have spoken it. Let the house of your servant be blessed forever with your blessing.”
- Ps 132:12If your children will keep my covenant, my testimony that I will teach them, their children also will sit on your throne forever more.”
- Ps 89:36–37His offspring will endure forever, his throne like the sun before me.
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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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