1 Kings 2:12

But, when, Solomon, took his seat upon the throne of David his father, then was the kingdom firmly established.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11Now, the days that David reigned over Israel, were forty years,—in Hebron, reigned he seven years, and, in Jerusalem, reigned he thirty and three years.

13And Adonijah son of Haggith came in unto Bath-sheba, mother of Solomon: And she said—Peaceably, comest thou? And he said—Peaceably.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 7:29Now, therefore, be pleased to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue age-abidingly before thee,—for, thou, O My Lord, Yahweh, hast spoken, therefore, with thine own blessing, shall the house of thy servant be age-abidingly blessed.

1 Kings 1:30even as I sware unto thee by Yahweh, God of Israel, saying, Assuredly, Solomon thy son, shall become king after me, yea, he, shall sit upon my throne, in my stead, even so, will I do this day.

1 Kings 1:46Moreover also, Solomon hath taken his seat upon the throne of the kingdom.

1 Chronicles 29:23So Solomon took his seat upon the throne of Yahweh, as king, instead of David his father, and prospered,—and all Israel, hearkened unto him.

Psalms 72:8So let him have dominion, From sea to sea, And from the River [="Euphrates"] unto the ends of the earth;

Psalms 132:12If thy sons keep my covenant, and my testimony which I will teach them, even their sons, unto futurity, shall sit on thy throne.

Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 2:2-12

David's Dying Charge; David's Death and Burial. ( b. c. 1015.) 1 Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying, 2 I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man; 3 And keep the charge of the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: 4… Read the whole commentary →

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