1 Kings 2:12

1 Kings 2:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
• New International Version (NIV)So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his rule was firmly established.
• English Standard Version (ESV)So Solomon sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom was firmly established.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then Solomon sat on the throne of his father David; and his kingdom was firmly established.

Context of 1 Kings 2:12

10Then David passed away and was buried in the city of David. 11David reigned over Israel forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years, and in Jerusalem thirty-three years. Solomon sat on his father David’s throne, and his royal authority was firmly solidified. 13Haggith’s son Adonijah visited Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother. She asked, “Do you come in peace?” He answered, “Yes.” 14He added, “I have something to say to you.” She replied, “Speak.”

1 Kings 2:12 word by word

וּשְׁלֹמֹ֕ה יָשַׁ֕ב עַל־כִּסֵּ֖א דָּוִ֣ד אָבִ֑יו וַתִּכֹּ֥ן מַלְכֻת֖וֹ מְאֹֽד׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Then satיָשַׁבyâshab · to dwellH3427
• Solomonשְׁלֹמֹהshelômôh · SolomonH8010
• upon the throneכִּסֵּאkissê' kissêh · throneH3678
• of Davidדָּוִדdâvid dâvîyd · DavidH1732
• his fatherאָב'âb · fatherH1
• and his kingdomמַלְכוּתmalkûth malkûth malkûyâh · royaltyH4438
• was establishedכּוּןkûn · to establish: establishH3559
• greatlyמְאֹדme'ôd · muchH3966

Cross-references for 1 Kings 2:12

• 1 Kings 1:46Furthermore, Solomon has assumed the royal throne.
• 1 Chronicles 29:23Solomon sat on the Lord’s throne as king in place of his father David; he was successful and all Israel was loyal to him.
• 2 Chronicles 1:1Solomon son of David solidified his royal authority, for the Lord his God was with him and magnified him greatly.
• Psalms 132:12If your sons keep my covenant and the rules I teach them, their sons will also sit on your throne forever.”
• 2 Samuel 7:12When the time comes for you to die, I will raise up your descendant, one of your own sons, to succeed you, and I will establish his kingdom.
• Psalms 72:8May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth!
• Psalms 89:36His dynasty will last forever. His throne will endure before me, like the sun,

Commentaries on 1 Kings 2:12

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12The “establishment” of the kingdom here intended is probably its universal acceptance both by the tribe of Judah and the other Israelites.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-25Verses 12-25 Solomon received Bathsheba with all the respect that was owing to a mother; but let none be asked for that which they ought not to grant. It ill becomes a good man to prefer a bad request, or to appear in a bad cause. According to eastern customs it was plain that Adonijah sought to be king, by his asking for Abishag as his wife, and Solomon could not be safe while he lived. Ambitious, turbulent spirits commonly prepare death for themselves…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10-12David died peacefully after ruling for forty years, confident that Solomon, his chosen heir, would lead the kingdom. People have suggested different locations for David’s tomb, but none are confirmed (see Acts 2:29). Royal tombs were in use at least until the time of Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:21).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father--His ascension to the royal dignity was made under the happiest auspices. Having been born after his father became monarch of the whole kingdom, his claim, according to the notions of Oriental people, was preferable to that of all, even his elder brothers. The Hebrew kingdom enjoyed internal prosperity; it was respected and renowned abroad, and Solomon well knew how to improve these advantages.Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Kings 2:12

• Solomon
• Throne

In the dictionaries

• David
• Solomon
• Curse
• Fail
• Gone
• Return
• Abishag
• Adonijah
• Israel, History of
• Kings, Books of

Commentaries on 1 Kings 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings