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and his kingdom was established greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Solomon sat on the throne of his father David; and his kingdom was firmly established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And Solomon sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom was firmly established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Solomon sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom was firmly established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Solomon sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom was firmly established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Solomon sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom was firmly established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingship was firmly established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingship was firmly established. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />His son Solomon became king and took control of David's kingdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Solomon sat on his father David's throne, and his power was firmly established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Solomon succeeded his father David as king, and his royal power was firmly established. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Solomon then assumed his father David's throne, and his kingdom was firmly established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Solomon sat on his father David's throne, and his royal authority was firmly solidified. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Solomon sat on the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was firmly established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then Solomon was seated upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Solomon sat on David his father’s throne; and his kingdom was firmly established. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Solomon has sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom is established greatly,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Solomon hath sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom is established greatly,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon will sit upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom will be protected greatly.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was strengthened exceedingly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was strengthened exceedingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then Solomon sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingship was established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David; and his kingdom was firmly established.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was firmly established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Solomon sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom was greatly established<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established firmly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was established greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/2-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=708" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">David's Reign and Death</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: ū·šə·lō·mōh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">So Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yā·šaḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">sat</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: kis·sê (N-msc) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">the throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of his father</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4438.htm" title="4438: mal·ḵu·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom. Or malkuth; or malkuyah; from malak; a rule; concretely, a dominion.">and his kingdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">was firmly</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: wat·tik·kōn (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">established.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-23.htm">1 Chronicles 29:23</a></span><br />So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a></span><br />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. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-30.htm">1 Kings 1:30</a></span><br />I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-48.htm">1 Kings 1:48</a></span><br />saying, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-7.htm">1 Kings 3:7</a></span><br />And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-5.htm">1 Kings 5:5</a></span><br />So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-20.htm">1 Kings 8:20</a></span><br />Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-1.htm">2 Chronicles 1:1</a></span><br />Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-8.htm">2 Chronicles 9:8</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on His throne to be king for the LORD your God. Because your God loved Israel enough to establish them forever, He has made you king over them to carry out justice and righteousness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Psalm 132:11-12</a></span><br />The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. / 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a></span><br />and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a></span><br />He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Acts 2:30</a></span><br />But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22-23</a></span><br />After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Romans 1:3</a></span><br />regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then sat Solomon on the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/1-46.htm">1 Kings 1:46</a></b></br> And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/29-23.htm">1 Chronicles 29:23-25</a></b></br> Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/1-1.htm">2 Chronicles 1:1</a></b></br> And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God <i>was</i> with him, and magnified him exceedingly.</p><p class="hdg">his kingdom</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12,13,29</a></b></br> And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-8.htm">Psalm 72:8</a></b></br> He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-36.htm">Psalm 89:36,37</a></b></br> His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/2-11.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-5.htm">Established</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-35.htm">Firmly</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-40.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-46.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-48.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-46.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-46.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-46.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-2.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-4.htm">Throne</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">Established</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-46.htm">Firmly</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-17.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-15.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm">Throne</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">David, having given a charge to Solomon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">of Reverence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">of Joab</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">of Barzillai</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">of Shimei</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">Solomon succeeds</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">is put to death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Solomon's ascension to the throne marks the continuation of the Davidic dynasty, which is central to the biblical narrative. The throne symbolizes authority and the divine right to rule, as God had chosen David and his lineage to lead Israel. This transition of power also reflects the stability and continuity of God's covenant with David, which is a precursor to the eternal kingship of Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the "Son of David" (<a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a>).<p><b>and his kingdom was firmly established</b><br>The establishment of Solomon's kingdom indicates a period of peace and consolidation of power, which was necessary for the prosperity and expansion of Israel. This stability was achieved through Solomon's wisdom, which he famously requested from God (<a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-12</a>). The phrase also suggests that potential threats to Solomon's reign, such as rival claims to the throne, were effectively neutralized, as seen in the earlier chapters of 1 Kings. This firm establishment is a type of the ultimate peace and order that will be realized in the Kingdom of God under the reign of Christ, who is the true and eternal King. Solomon's reign is often seen as a golden age for Israel, foreshadowing the perfect and everlasting kingdom promised in the New Testament (<a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is known for his wisdom, wealth, and building the First Temple in Jerusalem. His reign marks a period of peace and prosperity for Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The second king of Israel, David is a central figure in the Bible, known for his heart for God, his psalms, and his military conquests. He is Solomon's father and predecessor on the throne.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_throne_of_david.htm">The Throne of David</a></b><br>Symbolizes the Davidic dynasty and God's covenant with David, promising that his descendants would rule Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_israel.htm">The Kingdom of Israel</a></b><br>Under Solomon, the kingdom reaches its zenith in terms of wealth, influence, and territorial expansion.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/establishment_of_the_kingdom.htm">Establishment of the Kingdom</a></b><br>This event marks the transition of power from David to Solomon, signifying stability and divine favor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointment_and_succession.htm">Divine Appointment and Succession</a></b><br>Solomon's ascension to the throne was not just a political event but a fulfillment of God's promise to David. It reminds us of the importance of divine timing and appointment in leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_a_firm_foundation.htm">The Importance of a Firm Foundation</a></b><br>The phrase "firmly established" indicates stability and security. In our lives, we should seek to establish our endeavors on a firm foundation of faith and obedience to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_leadership.htm">Wisdom in Leadership</a></b><br>Solomon's reign is marked by wisdom, a gift from God. As believers, we should seek God's wisdom in our decisions and leadership roles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_continuity.htm">Legacy and Continuity</a></b><br>David's legacy continued through Solomon, emphasizing the impact of our actions and faithfulness on future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>The establishment of Solomon's kingdom is a testament to God's faithfulness. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_solomon's_life_teach_us.htm">What lessons does Solomon's life teach us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_judah's_kings_follow_or_stray_from_god.htm">How did Judah's kings follow or stray from God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_substantiate_solomon's_authorship.htm">Song of Solomon 1:1 attributes the text to Solomon, yet there is limited archaeological evidence for his personal authorship or historical reign. How can this claim be substantiated? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_ecclesiastes.htm">Who is the author of Ecclesiastes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">His kingdom was established greatly</span>.--From the notice in the closing verse of the chapter, that after the deaths of Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei, and the degradation of Abiathar, "the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon," it would seem that, under the smooth surface of apparent loyalty, there lurked some elements of disaffection and danger--perhaps aggravated by enmity from without; for we gather from <a href="/context/1_kings/11-14.htm" title="And the LORD stirred up an adversary to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.">1Kings 11:14-25</a> that the death of David was the signal for some attempts at rebellion in the conquered nations. But these are apparently crushed without the slightest effort, though with no little fierceness and severity; and the royalty of Solomon rises at once to a colossal greatness.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Solomon sate on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom</span> [<span class="accented">i.e.</span>, dominion, sway] was established greatly. [Cf. <a href="/2_chronicles/1-1.htm">2 Chronicles 1:1, 2</a>. This verse serves as a kind of heading or introduction to the rest of the chapter. It was principally by the removal of rivals and disaffected persons that his sway was established. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/2-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So Solomon</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁלֹמֹ֕ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·lō·mōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sat</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשַׁ֕ב</span> <span class="translit">(yā·šaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the throne</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּסֵּ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(kis·sê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seat of honor, throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his father</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבִ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David,</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his kingdom</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכֻת֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(mal·ḵu·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was firmly</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily</span><br /><br /><span class="word">established.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּכֹּ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tik·kōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/2-12.htm">1 Kings 2:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/2-12.htm">1 Kings 2:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/2-12.htm">1 Kings 2:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/2-12.htm">1 Kings 2:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/2-12.htm">1 Kings 2:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/2-12.htm">1 Kings 2:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/2-12.htm">1 Kings 2:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/2-12.htm">1 Kings 2:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/2-12.htm">1 Kings 2:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/2-12.htm">1 Kings 2:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 2:12 Solomon sat on the throne of David (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/2-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 2:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 2:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>