1 Kings 2:12 “So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was…”

1 Kings 2:12

So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Solomon sat on David his father’s throne; and his kingdom was firmly established.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Then sate Salomon vpon the throne of Dauid his father, and his kingdome was stablished mightily.

Darby Translation

And Solomon sat on the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

Young's Literal Translation

And Solomon hath sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom is established greatly,

Bible in Basic English

And Solomon took his place on the seat of David his father, and his kingdom was made safe and strong.

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Cross references

“A. M. 2990. B.C. 1014. sat Solomon”

2 Chronicles 1:1 1 Chronicles 29:23–25 1 Kings 1:46 Psalm 132:12

2 Chronicles 1:1 · BSB

Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him.

1 Chronicles 29:23–25 · BSB

So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.

1 Kings 1:46 · BSB

Moreover, Solomon has taken his seat on the royal throne.

Psalm 132:12 · BSB

If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”

“his kingdom”

2 Samuel 7:29 Psalm 72:8–20 2 Samuel 7:12 2 Samuel 7:13 Psalm 89:36 Psalm 89:37

2 Samuel 7:29 · BSB

Now therefore, may it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O Lord GOD, have spoken, and with Your blessing the house of Your servant will be blessed forever.”

Psalm 72:8–20 · BSB

May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.

2 Samuel 7:12 · BSB

And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom.

2 Samuel 7:13 · BSB

He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

Psalm 89:36 · BSB

his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun,

Psalm 89:37 · BSB

like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

13Now Adonijah son of Haggith went to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, and she asked, “Do you come in peace?” “Yes, in peace,” he replied.

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